Postecoglou says Spurs must keep star man this summer – and believes decision on his own future is a ‘defining moment’ for club | OneFootball

Ange Postecoglou says keeping Cristian Romero at Tottenham is crucial for the club.

The Argentine has been linked with a move away from north London, with Atletico Madrid said to be among those interested.

But Postecoglou is keen to see Romero stay put, saying: “I think Romero is absolutely important to keep at this football club.

“You just saw the way he’s been in the last (weeks) and he hasn’t been fully fit to be fair with his toe, but you’ve seen he’s a World Cup winner. He is a winner. You saw that in all the big games we’ve had and the lads certainly respect him very highly.

“He makes them walk a bit taller, so yeah from my perspective it is a no-brainer that making sure players like him (stay), because if he goes, who do you replace him with? There is not too many out there like him. It will be very important for the club to try and retain him, and retain him for the longer-term I think.”

Despite discussing the futures of his Spurs players, Postecoglou is still no clearer on whether he will be at the club next season.

Tottenham were beaten 4-1 by Brighton on the final day of the Premier League season, meaning they finish in 17th but having qualified for the Champions League next season by winning the Europa League.

“I will be honest, I have been finding it really weird talking about my future when we have done something unprecedented,” Postecoglou said.

“I have had to answer the questions because no one else at the club is in the position to do so I guess. But I can’t answer that question about me and my future. Like I said, part of me is thinking ‘why am I even being asked that question?’ But it is what it is.

“I have got no doubt though that this could be a real defining moment for this club because wherever I have been I have made an impact where I have brought success to a club that hasn’t had it for a while.

“You just have to look at those clubs’ trajectory even after I left, they are still competing for things. I really think this is a moment in time where this club could push on and be a real contender for honours on a yearly basis.”