Real Madrid will reportedly look to sign 25-year-old Argentine international Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Cristian Romero is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The Merengues are in the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window. And they have added the Tottenham Hotspur defensive mainstay to their wishlist.
Cristian Romero and his Tottenham Journey
Cristian Romero has come leaps and bounds since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Atalanta. The North London club initially signed the Argentine international on loan in August 2021 before completing a permanent move a year later. And he has been among the best defenders in the Premier League in the last two and a half years.
The 28-year-old has also tasted success on the international stage, winning the Copa America and the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. Meanwhile, his market value has zoomed to €65 million during his stint with Tottenham. Romero is enjoying an excellent 2023/24 campaign, chipping in with four goals in 23 appearances thus far.
The World Cup winner has been one of the catalysts in Tottenham rediscovering a stable footing under the tutelage of Ange Postecoglou. Meanwhile, Romero’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Real Madrid.
Real Madrid Want Romero
The Spanish giants hold a long-standing interest in Cristian Romero, having first set their sights on him during his spell in Italy. Real Madrid’s continued eagerness to land the Argentine defender is understandable, considering they are scouring the market for a top-class centre-back heading into the summer transfer window.
The 2024/25 season will see David Alaba returning from a long-term knee injury. In addition, Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Nacho are on the wrong side of 30, with the latter in the final six months of his Real Madrid contract. So, several centre-backs, including Willian Pacho, have emerged on Los Blancos’ radar, with Romero also a viable target.
Considering the Argentine international’s quality, he can be a solid long-term addition to the Real Madrid squad. But Tottenham will likely play spoilsport as they might not want to part ways with a pivotal figure in the early days of the blossoming Ange Postecoglou project.
