Cristian Romero transfer odds crash amid Tottenham exit news
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid this summer.
Romero shared a good working relationship with Ange Postecoglou and the Australian’s departure has cast doubts on the defender’s future at the club.
Thomas Frank replaced the former Celtic manager and now faces a challenge to keep the centre-back at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Atletico Madrid transfer more likely for Romero than Spurs stay
Bet 365’s odds on Romero’s future have been moving and odds on Atletico securing his services have drifted.
Diego Simeone’s side do still remain the favourites to sign him at 4/6 but the odds of him not leaving this summer are 6/4.
Despite this, Atletico are still pushing to sign Romero and a Tottenham exit cannot be ruled out at this stage.
| Season | Appearances |
| 2024/25 | 18 |
| 2023/24 | 33 |
He may not fully buy into Frank’s plans and could decide that an exit would suit him this summer.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are also options for Romero with the two rival clubs keen on a move earlier this year.
Real are given 10/1 odds while Barca are some way behind at 33/1.
Tottenham may look to drive up the price for Romero this summer
If Romero wants to leave Tottenham, it wouldn’t spell disaster for the club.
While the Argentine’s aggressive defending and leadership are valuable, Spurs can leverage his departure strategically under Frank’s rebuild.
The 27-year-old’s stock remains high, attracting interest from top European clubs like Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and even Bayern Munich.
By pitting these suitors against each other, Tottenham could drive up his transfer fee, potentially exceeding £70million.
This windfall would empower Frank to address squad deficiencies, targeting versatile defenders or dynamic midfielders to suit his adaptable, high-pressing system.
Emerging talents like Micky van de Ven and young prospects from the academy can fill the void, ensuring defensive stability.
Tottenham’s history of surviving key exits shows resilience.
With Levy’s backing, the funds from Romero’s sale could fuel a transformative transfer window, aligning the squad with Frank’s vision for long-term success.