Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly standing firm on their valuation of Cristian Romero amid growing interest from Atletico Madrid. The North London club are said to be unwilling to lower their £60 million price tag for the Argentina international, who remains a key figure in their defensive plans.
Diego Simeone has made no secret of his admiration for his compatriot, fueling speculation that Atletico Madrid could make a formal bid this summer. While Romero has openly stated he’d be open to a future move to La Liga, Spurs are showing no intention of letting him go easily.
With Thomas Frank set to lead Spurs into the 2025–26 season after replacing Ange Postecoglou, retaining top talent is a major priority. Frank will want to build on the club’s recent success and sees Romero as a crucial part of his squad, especially with Champions League football on the horizon.
The Argentine centre-back, who played a pivotal role in Tottenham’s Europa League-winning campaign, made only 18 league appearances last season due to injury. However, he returned strongly toward the end, starting all six of the club’s final European matches and helping them keep three clean sheets.
Reports from The Telegraph suggest that Tottenham have no intention of being pressured into a cut-price deal. They also reportedly question whether Atletico can meet their valuation. With two years still remaining on Romero’s current contract, Spurs are under no urgent pressure to cash in.
Romero, 27, forms a solid central defensive partnership with Micky van de Ven. Given the cost and difficulty of finding a suitable replacement with similar quality and experience, Tottenham’s £60 million stance is as much about strategic squad building as it is about market value.
Frank’s first year at the helm promises to be a pivotal one for Spurs, and holding onto players like Romero could be crucial to maintaining momentum and competing at the highest level.