'I don't know about 10-year commitment SON'...The vice-captain does not sell even if he gives '270 billion', Tottenham's bold decision →"Not to even consider"
Nov 12, 2024
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England's Football Insider reported on the 12th (Korea time) that `Tottenham will not accept a bid for Romero.'
Football Insider added: "'Tottenham are desperate to catch Romero despite Real Madrid's offer to go after David Alaba's departure. Tottenham will not even consider Real's bid for Romero.
Romero surprised Tottenham fans with the emergence of rumors of a transfer to Real at the time this summer. Gaston Edul, a TyC Sports reporter familiar with Argentina's news, also said on his personal SNS that `Real contacted Tottenham to recruit Romero in the summer transfer market. But Tottenham replied that they would not sell or negotiate him.
Romero joined Tottenham on loan from Atalanta in the 2021-2022 season, and immediately transferred to the club. Since joining Tottenham, expectations have been high for Romero's defensive ability on the Serie A stage. However, the first two seasons at Tottenham were also disappointing for Romero. There were many difficulties playing with Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez as partners. The national team played as a key defender of the Argentine national team during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and even experienced winning the World Cup, but Tottenham rarely showed as much performance as the national team.
However, the situation has changed since Postecoglou's appointment in the 2023-2024 season. Romero took the center stage of Tottenham's defense under Postecoglou's tactics and also played an active role as vice-captain. In addition to aggressive defense capabilities, he played a key role in the defense and showed excellent performance in every game. Some British media even claimed that Romero is Postecoglou's most trusted player within Tottenham, saying, `Postecoglou knows who he really can trust, and Christian Romero is the only player who has received considerable credit.'
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Tottenham certainly had a plan. It looks like it will push to the position that it will never sell Romero to any offer. Initially, Tottenham was known to value Romero at around 150 million pounds (about 270 billion won), but no matter what amount is offered through this attitude, it is expected that they will not even negotiate Romero's transfer for the time being.
However, Tottenham cannot continue to hold this position. Romero's thoughts could have an important impact from next summer, when he has two years left on his contract after this season. Tottenham may also have to decide to sell early, not at a time when the value drops if Romero continues to demand a transfer. In particular, Romero's willingness to transfer could grow if the team does not achieve a clear performance this season.
Meanwhile, Tottenham recently announced that Son Heung-min could not renew his contract and made a disappointing decision despite his 10-year commitment. It contrasts with Romero's willingness to protect unconditionally.
Despite Real's temptation, Tottenham plans to keep Romero. If Tottenham's firm determination leads to a solid result with Romero later, Real will also have no choice but to revise its plan to recruit Romero.
digh1229@sportschosun.com
