“Definitely…” – Fabrizio Romano shares what he’s now hearing about Romero leaving Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive stability faces its sternest test yet as Real Madrid prepare a potential £100 million swoop for Argentine center-back Cristian Romero.

The 26-year-old World Cup winner has become the bedrock of Spurs’ backline since his 2021 arrival from Atalanta, but his consistent performances have now attracted the attention of European football’s elite.

Romero’s importance to Tottenham becomes starkly evident when examining his defensive contributions this season:

Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive revelation to GIVEMSPORT confirms Real Madrid’s serious interest, though any potential deal hinges on Daniel Levy’s notoriously tough negotiation stance.

“It’s a possibility but not something guaranteed,” Romano explained. “We know how strong Spurs are in negotiations – it has to be an important financial package or Levy won’t accept anything.”

The timing of this potential transfer saga couldn’t be more delicate for Tottenham. Romero’s midseason absence between November and February coincided with the club’s worst defensive collapse, managing just five wins in sixteen matches without their defensive linchpin.

This stretch included a disastrous seven-game winless run that effectively ended Tottenham’s top-four aspirations.

Romero’s return has yet to spark an immediate turnaround, but his leadership qualities and aggressive defending remain vital for Ange Postecoglou’s system. The Argentine international’s 42 caps for his country and experience in high-pressure situations make him precisely the type of player Tottenham should build around rather than sell.

Real Madrid’s interest stems from their need for long-term defensive reinforcements, with Romero’s combination of ball-playing ability and tenacious defending making him an ideal candidate to succeed veterans like Nacho Fernández. However, Levy’s £100 million valuation presents a significant obstacle, even for the Spanish giants.

Tottenham face a defining decision this summer. Selling Romero would provide substantial funds for squad rebuilding but would create an enormous void in their defense.

Retaining him sends a statement of intent about their ambitions but requires convincing the player to commit to a project potentially without Champions League football.

As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on whether Tottenham’s resolve matches their valuation. One thing remains certain – losing Romero would represent more than just selling a quality defender; it would signal the departure of a leader who has become synonymous with Tottenham’s defensive identity.

The coming months will reveal whether money talks louder than project ambition in North London.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 02-04-25.