Cristian Romero Tottenham exit appears ‘set in stone’ amid new Sky Sports update
Tottenham appear to be planning for life without Cristian Romero for the 2025-26 campaign.
The Argentina international has been a mainstay at the back for the North London outfit but he could be on his way out this summer.
By the looks of it, Spurs appear to have a replacement ready in case the 26-year-old ends up leaving the club.
Jarrad Branthwaite appears to be Cristian Romero’s replacement at Tottenham
Spurs’ interest in signing Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite [Sky Sports], a highly-rated defender valued at £70million, signals an ambitious move to bolster their backline, but it could come at a significant cost.
With the club already grappling with injury concerns to key defenders like Radu Dragusin and Micky van de Ven this season, adding a talent like Branthwaite makes strategic sense.
| Player | Appearances | Starts | Goals | Clean Sheets | Yellow Cards |
| Cristian Romero | 17 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
However, financing such a hefty transfer may necessitate a big-money sale, and Romero, the Argentine World Cup winner, emerges as the prime candidate.
Tottenham’s regression since Kane’s departure – languishing outside European spots this season – contrasts sharply with Romero’s trophy-laden stint with Argentina.
This lack of success may prompt him to part ways with the North London outfit in the summer.
Real Madrid could snap up Cristian Romero’s services over the coming months
Real Madrid have long admired Romero and it seems they’re poised to reignite their interest in the summer of 2025.
His potential departure could fetch a substantial fee, possibly exceeding £60million, given his pedigree and market demand, easing the financial burden of Branthwaite’s arrival.
Romero’s exit would align with Spurs’ pattern of cashing in on stars, as seen with Harry Kane, to fund squad reinvestment.
One cannot blame Romero for wanting to leave, either and his exit seems set in stone.
At 26, he’s at the peak of his powers, and Real Madrid offer a tantalising prospect of regular Champions League football, a shot at La Liga titles and a global stage that dwarfs Spurs’ current ambitions.
A move to Madrid will not just be a step up but also a natural progression for a player of his calibre seeking to maximise his career.
Thus, while Spurs eye Branthwaite to build for the future, Romero’s potential exit feels like an inevitable trade-off – one he’s justified in pursuing.