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Report: Spurs Aim to Secure Romero Amid Growing Interest from Madrid Clubs

Spurs Face Renewed Pressure to Keep Key Defensive Asset

Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in a familiar position—trying to convince one of their few world-class players that the project is still worth sticking around for. According to CaughtOffside, the club is working to open new contract talks with Cristian Romero amid growing interest from Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Romero, a standout in an otherwise inconsistent Spurs side, has drawn admiration from across Europe, with CaughtOffside reporting that “Spurs are aware of interest from other clubs, even if there haven’t been any concrete offers or negotiations yet.”

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That interest now includes three unnamed Premier League clubs. For Tottenham, whose ambitions often seem out of sync with performances, this is not a mere contract renewal. It’s a battle for legitimacy.

Romero’s Form Makes Him an Obvious Target

The Argentina international has quietly cemented himself as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League. Aggressive, commanding, and tactically astute, Romero is the type of player Madrid clubs build backlines around, not merely reinforce.

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And yet, Spurs currently sit in a league position that barely matches their stature, let alone their aspirations. “Romero is surely someone who’ll be considering his future, as he’s far too good to be playing for a club in the bottom half of the Premier League table.”

Spurs Must Act Before It’s Too Late

Tottenham hope to avoid another chapter in their now-too-familiar cycle—develop a talent, watch them flourish, then reluctantly wave them off when the trophies fail to arrive.

CaughtOffside makes it clear: “They have no hope of getting back to being top four contenders if they lose an important player like Romero.” For Spurs, renewing Romero isn’t just about retention—it’s about survival.

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Talented players arrive, they shine, and before long, the rumour mill spins them toward more ambitious clubs. Cristian Romero is different, though—he’s not just a top defender, he’s a leader in a dressing room that sorely lacks identity and belief.

Watching Romero lead a backline in chaos this season has been both inspiring and frustrating. He deserves more structure, more ambition. But so do Spurs fans. This isn’t just about convincing Romero to stay; it’s about Tottenham finally backing a project with the consistency and investment it needs to compete.

If they lose Romero, what message does that send to the rest of the squad? To fans? To future signings? It says they’re still stuck in the cycle, pretending to compete while selling their best assets.