Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, who was handed the captain’s armband for the day, has come under heavy fire following his behavior at the end of Spurs’ latest Premier League disappointment. The Argentine international was seen walking straight down the tunnel without acknowledging the travelling supporters after the final whistle blew on a dismal 4-2 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Sunday.
The result marked Tottenham’s 17th league loss of what has become a frustrating and turbulent campaign under Ange Postecoglou. Despite moments of promise throughout the season, performances like this one have piled pressure back onto the Australian coach, whose bold and attacking style has sometimes left his side defensively exposed.
Coming off a more encouraging display just days earlier in their Europa League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, Spurs were expected to take a step forward. Instead, they suffered a disastrous start, falling behind within the first two minutes when Rayan Ait-Nouri found the net for the home side. Things went from bad to worse before half-time as a calamitous own goal by Djed Spence handed Wolves a 2-0 lead.
Romero, along with his defensive partner Ben Davies, was heavily criticized for his role—or lack thereof—in that second goal, as both center-backs were nowhere near the danger zone when the ball found the back of the net. But Romero’s afternoon only deteriorated from there. A costly miscontrol by the 2022 World Cup winner led to Ait-Nouri pouncing again, setting up Jorgen Strand Larsen for Wolves’ third goal and effectively sealing Tottenham’s fate.
Football London journalist Alasdair Gold did not mince words in his player ratings, awarding Romero a dismal 3/10 for his performance and calling out his costly errors at the back. The most damning moment, however, came after the final whistle, when Romero, despite being captain for the match, made a beeline for the dressing room without stopping to thank the Spurs fans who had made the trip to support their side.
His conduct was labelled “disgraceful” by sections of the media and supporters alike, with many questioning his leadership and commitment during a period when the club is in desperate need of strong characters.
To add to the drama, GIVEMESPORT reported just last month that Tottenham are not ruling out the prospect of parting ways with Romero this summer. Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are believed to be keeping tabs on the 26-year-old defender, and interest from La Liga could soon turn into formal negotiations.
Initially, Spurs were understood to be holding out for a fee in the region of £60 million for their combative center-back. However, in light of recent performances and potential dressing room concerns, the club is now believed to have softened their stance. According to sources, Tottenham may now entertain offers closer to £45 million—a significant drop that signals a potential shift in their summer transfer priorities.
Romero’s situation could become one of the more intriguing storylines to watch in the upcoming transfer window. Once viewed as a cornerstone of Tottenham’s backline, his recent dip in form and questionable attitude may lead to an early exit from North London—especially if Postecoglou looks to reshape the squad after a frustrating campaign.
Spotted: Cristian Romero did something ‘disgraceful’ immediately after Ft today in front of Tottenham fans
