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Tottenham Hotspur star set to leave in the summer

Tottenham Hotspur are bracing for a significant summer departure, with captain Cristian Romero expected to leave north London at the end of the season. Sources in Argentina indicate that a move to La Liga is now the most likely outcome, a development that lands at a delicate moment for the club and its long term planning.

Romero signed a new long term deal only last summer, appearing to close the door on previous interest from Spain. However, circumstances have shifted quickly. Tottenham Hotspur sit 14th in the Premier League after 24 matches, well below expectations, and have already exited both domestic cups. The fallout from a difficult campaign has sharpened the focus on the futures of key figures.

Romero stance and La Liga interest

According to Gaston Edul, Romero has already made his intentions clear. Interest from Spain has been consistent, and discussions were close to becoming formal in the previous window. Edul wrote on his X account,

“Cristian Cuti Romero has interest from La Liga in Spain and another league as well,”

“He had already had interest in the previous transfer window, and they came very close to making a formal offer. He is going to leave Tottenham in the next June transfer window.”

Romero has long been admired in Spain, with Atletico Madrid previously tracking his situation. The defender is viewed by many as world class, and at 27 he remains firmly in his prime.

Contract context and recent frustrations

When Romero committed his future last summer, it was framed as a statement of intent. Tottenham Hotspur hoped stability would follow, yet the season has unravelled. Injuries, a thin squad and uneven recruitment have placed heavy demands on senior players.

Romero has not hidden his frustration. After defeat to Bournemouth, he criticised the board publicly, later describing the situation as “disgraceful” following a quiet end to the transfer window. Those comments were notable not for their tone, but for what they revealed about his ambition to compete at the highest level.

Implications for Tottenham and Thomas Frank

Replacing a centre back of Romero quality will be a formidable task. He has been one of Tottenham Hotspur most consistent performers since arriving from Juventus in 2022, combining aggression, leadership and elite level experience as a World Cup winner.

Attention will inevitably turn to the club hierarchy, including chairman Daniel Levy, as supporters question the direction of travel. There is also growing curiosity around the managerial picture. Thomas Frank continues to be admired within the game for his work, and any reset this summer would place renewed emphasis on structure, recruitment and clarity.

For Romero, the calculation appears straightforward. He wants Champions League football and a stable environment to match his peak years. For Tottenham Hotspur, his exit represents both a setback and a moment of reckoning as another rebuild looms.