🚨BREAKING “World-class” Tottenham star wants to leave before Frank joins, terms already agreed
Tottenham Hotspur Prepared to Make Cristian Romero Their Highest-Paid Player Amid Atletico Madrid Interest
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to offer Cristian Romero a lucrative new contract that would make him the highest-paid player at the club in an effort to retain his services, according to a report from TBR Football.
The Argentine defender has become an integral figure at the club since his arrival and is now a key target for Atletico Madrid. The Spanish giants are keen to bring Romero to La Liga, and their manager Diego Simeone has already held preliminary talks with the player regarding a potential transfer. Personal terms are understood to have been agreed between Romero and Atletico, which has added urgency to Tottenham’s efforts to keep their vice-captain in North London.
Tottenham’s need to convince Romero to stay has intensified following a season of extreme highs and lows. Despite finishing 17th in the Premier League—a shockingly low position for a club of their stature—the Lilywhites managed to end the campaign on a high note by winning the UEFA Europa League. That unexpected triumph has secured them a place in the Champions League for the 2025/26 season, a development that could be crucial in persuading Romero to reconsider his future.
The poor league form led to the dismissal of manager Ange Postecoglou, who was relieved of his duties shortly after the domestic season concluded. His replacement is expected to be Brentford boss Thomas Frank, with the Danish manager reportedly already planning changes to the squad. One of his first moves could be to bring centre-back Nathan Collins with him from Brentford—potentially as a contingency in case Romero does leave. Meanwhile, Spurs have already solidified their defensive ranks by making Kevin Danso’s loan move permanent after his impressive performances during the latter half of the season.
Romero, a World Cup-winning centre-back who has been described as “world-class” by teammate Micky van de Ven, currently earns around ÂŁ165,000 per week. Club captain Heung-Min Son is the highest-paid player at Spurs on ÂŁ190,000 per week. However, in a bid to keep Romero at the club, chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly ready to exceed that figure with a new deal that would see Romero earn approximately ÂŁ200,000 a week.
Despite the offer, it’s understood that Romero remains attracted by the prospect of playing in La Liga. He has long admired Spanish football and sees Atletico Madrid as an ideal destination. Nonetheless, the offer of Champions League football, a higher salary, and a new project under Thomas Frank may be enough to persuade him to stay at Tottenham—at least in the short term.
Tottenham are walking a financial tightrope. The club has traditionally maintained a strict wage structure and may be reluctant to break it significantly for any individual player. However, given Romero’s influence on the pitch and leadership role off it, Spurs could make an exception in this case, recognizing that his departure would leave a massive void in their defensive line.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Spurs face a critical few weeks. Holding onto Romero could signal the club’s ambition for the upcoming season, while losing him could set off a domino effect of changes as Thomas Frank begins his tenure in North London.