Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina defender Cristian Romero is on the move, and his destination is Spain. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are willing to sell Romero after the FIFA World Cup, and the player himself wants to head to La Liga.
Despite reports linking Romero back with a move to Serie A, the news from Romano says that Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid are in pole position to swoop in.
With several other defenders on the books, and no European football in the upcoming season,
Spurs can be convinced to part ways with Romero. However, they do not have to sell if they don’t want to. Romero has a a contract until 2029 after signing an extension last year. The player himself also needs to be convinced that he’s joining the right project and for the right pay.
Barcelona are looking at centerback options, with the chance that some could be leaving, but nothing has been confirmed yet. However, the appeal of Romero – a hardnosed defender with technique who has played and won the biggest matches – is obvious.
Atlético have another card to play, however: the Argentina connection. Managed by an Argentine, Diego Simeone, Atléti also count with a glut of national team players for La Albiceleste. Though, interestingly, one is in the process of trying to leave for Barcelona – Julián Alvarez.
