Tottenham have slapped a massive €175 million price tag on their defensive mainstay Cristian Romero amidst interest from Real Madrid.
According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Tottenham have no intention of parting ways with Cristian Romero, and they have put a massive €175 million price tag on him, which will scare away interested clubs. While Real Madrid are keen on signing him, they are unlikely to succeed this summer and are now looking to return next year.
Romero has gone from strength to strength since joining the North London club in the summer of 2021. While it was an initial loan move, the transfer became permanent in the subsequent summer, and the Argentine international has not looked back since.
He has established himself as one of the mainstays in the Tottenham first team, and they consider him to be one of the pillars of their new project under Ange Postecoglou. Romero’s consistent performances for both club and country have put him on the radar of Real Madrid who are keen on reinforcing their defence.
Following Nacho Fernandez’s departure and with David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger on the wrong side of 30, Los Blancos do need to find a new long-term partner for Eder Militao. They consider Romero to be an ideal fit for their system. He has won a lot with Argentina, and his game style suggests he could perfectly complement the Brazilian centre-back.
Tottenham’s massive €175 million price tag
Real Madrid did reach out to the directors of the English club as they are keen on securing Cristian Romero’s signature. But they suffered a blow in their pursuit as they are not interested in letting him. The report suggests that they have slapped an exceptional €175 million price tag on their 26-year-old defensive sensation. The valuation will surely scare away his suitors.
While Real Madrid have suffered a blow in their pursuit, they are unlikely to give up. The Spanish giants are expected to retain an interest in the Argentine World Cup winner, and they could look to prise him away from North London next summer.
With three years still left on his deal, Tottenham have no intentions of letting him leave. Romero is going to be the go-to man for Ange Postecoglou, and they want him around for as long as possible. But, Real Madrid are unlikely to give up on him.
