Cuti Romero set for summer exit from Tottenham, giants circling | OneFootball

With a steady leg, aerial power, and a leader's character, Cristian Cuti Romero has been leaving his mark at Tottenham. A path forged almost five years ago, during which he played over 150 matches, earned the captain's armband, and ended a long title drought with the Europa League victory. And it seems to be nearing its end. Once his participation with the Argentine National Team in the World Cup is over, he might leave.

Even though his contract was renewed six months ago, until mid-2029, and coach Igor Tudor considers him a standard-bearer, the defender needs a change of scenery, clearly affected by this crisis of the Spurs (16th in the Premier League, one point from relegation to the Championship) and the disagreements with the management. At 27, he will look to take a leap in his career.

The one that was denied to him in the last transfer market. He had everything to move to Atlético de Madrid, but ultimately stayed at the London club and, far from diminishing his performance, he showcased his most goal-scoring version: six goals, one a bicycle kick against Newcastle, and four assists in 29 matches. Numbers that could easily have come from the feet of a forward or an attacking midfielder. There could have been more, but he missed four league matches due to a severe sanction.

Expectant of his imminent departure, many of Europe's powerhouses have already started contacting his entourage to inquire about conditions. Atlético, where he has Diego Simeone's approval, seems to have an advantage in the negotiation, but they are not the only suitors. In fact, according to the Spanish press, Real Madrid would be willing to shell out 100 million euros, a figure that exceeds what Tottenham wants to let him go (60 million pounds sterling), while in Saudi Arabia they talk of a record proposal to convince him.

For now, Romero will continue defending the Spurs' jersey until mid-year and will give his all on the field, to dodge relegation in England (nine matches remain until the end) and to arrive emboldened at the World Cup.

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