“From His body Language, Few decent games, he mostly play as if he’s playing against Us”- Jamie O’Hara Thinks £165,000-a-week Tottenham Star Wants Out

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has come under heavy scrutiny from former midfielder Jamie O’Hara following yet another uninspiring performance in Monday night’s Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest. The Argentina international, once seen as a defensive cornerstone for the club, was heavily criticised for his perceived lack of desire and commitment amid a dismal stretch of form for Ange Postecoglou’s side.

Spurs’ 2-1 defeat at the City Ground marked their 18th loss in just 33 Premier League games this season—a staggering statistic that underlines their rapid decline. Now sitting just a single point above the relegation zone, the North London club’s campaign has unravelled into chaos, with little hope remaining apart from a potential Europa League spot to salvage their season.
Romero’s return from injury was meant to steady the ship, but instead, Tottenham have managed just four points from a possible 21 since his comeback. His recent performances have not only failed to lift the side but have also drawn concern from pundits and fans alike, with Jamie O’Hara being one of the most vocal critics.
Speaking on talkSPORT in the aftermath of the Forest defeat, O’Hara didn’t hold back.

He questioned Romero’s mentality and commitment, suggesting the 26-year-old doesn’t even want to be at the club anymore. “I don’t think he wants to be there at the moment. I don’t think he wants to be in this team. I don’t think he wants to play in this team,” O’Hara said bluntly, before expressing empathy for Romero’s situation. “Who would want to play in this team right now? Are they even playing as a team?”

During the same segment, a frustrated caller also pointed out Romero’s body language on the pitch, claiming he often looked disinterested and disengaged. The caller questioned why Postecoglou continued to select him if his head wasn’t in the game. O’Hara agreed, acknowledging that Romero’s lack of fight was becoming a liability—yet added a sobering caveat. “You’ve got a point,” he replied, “but when it comes to the Europa League, you need him.”
Romero, who earns a reported £165,000 per week, has previously been linked with a high-profile move away from Tottenham, with European giants Real Madrid said to be keeping tabs on the World Cup-winning centre-back. If these recent performances are anything to go by, speculation about his future may intensify over the summer, especially if the Argentine continues to underwhelm.
There’s no questioning Romero’s ability. At his best, he’s a dominant force at the back—tenacious, aggressive, and tactically intelligent. But since returning from a hamstring injury, those traits have been conspicuously absent. His once-imposing presence has been overshadowed by a string of flat displays, coinciding with Tottenham’s slide into mediocrity.
As Spurs face the prospect of missing out on Champions League football yet again, Postecoglou will have some tough decisions to make—not just about the squad’s structure, but about key figures like Romero whose commitment is now being publicly questioned. If Romero wants to remain in North London, he’ll need to show it on the pitch—because right now, the signals he’s sending suggest otherwise.