“There is no other club” – Tottenham star makes future plans clear
In the world of modern football, where players often change clubs with increasing frequency, hearing a star player speak with deep loyalty about his roots is always refreshing.
Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero, a key figure in one of the Premier League’s top defenses, has openly shared his heartfelt plans for the distant future, and they point directly back to where it all began.
Despite recently signing a new long-term contract with Tottenham that will keep him at the club until 2029, the Argentine center-back has never forgotten his origins.
Romero’s journey to the top started not in Europe, but at Club Atlético Belgrano, a team based in Córdoba, Argentina.
It was there that he developed in the youth academy and eventually broke into the first team, making 19 appearances before his talent caught the eye of European scouts.
That early promise led to a move to Genoa in 2018 for €4.25 million, a transfer that opened the door to a successful career in Italy with Juventus and Atalanta, before his eventual arrival in North London.
Since joining Tottenham, first on loan in 2021 and then permanently for €52 million the following year, Romero has become a fan favorite and a defensive leader, embodying the passion and resilience the supporters adore.
His importance to the team was underscored this summer when, despite strong interest from Atlético Madrid and the persuasive efforts of their manager Diego Simeone, Romero chose to commit his future to Spurs.
Yet, even as he focuses entirely on achieving success with Tottenham, his mind occasionally drifts to a time much later in his career.
In a recent interview, Romero was asked about the possibility of one day returning to Argentina to play, a path many South American players choose toward the end of their careers.
His answer was immediate and left no room for doubt. “If I were to return tomorrow, it will be to play for Belgrano. There is no other club, I have a lot of respect for them,” he stated.
This isn’t just a casual comment for Romero; it’s a meaningful acknowledgment of the club that shaped him. He spoke with genuine affection, noting, “It’s the club that saw me grow up.
Beyond everything that has happened, it’s something personal for me to play in the club’s shirt.” These words reveal a powerful connection that goes beyond professional obligations it’s about identity, gratitude, and belonging.
For now, Tottenham fans need not worry. Romero is fully dedicated to the club, and his leadership will be vital in the seasons to come.
But it’s comforting for supporters of Belgrano, and romantic for neutrals, to know that even a player at the peak of the global game still holds a special place in his heart for the team that gave him his first opportunity.
It’s a reminder that no matter how far a player goes, some bonds remain unbreakable.