It is truly a unique determination. The outlook for Tottenham in the upcoming season is unusual.
Argentina's 'TYC Sports' reported on the 27th (Korea Standard Time) that "Tottenham has received inquiries from other clubs regarding Romero. Tottenham's position is that they will consider selling him as long as the transfer fee they desire is met." It added, "The minimum transfer fee they want is 70 million euros (about 109 billion won)."
Romero mentioned last month in a video shared on social media by Argentine journalist Gastón Edul that when asked where he would like to play in leagues he has not yet experienced, he stated, "I have never played in Spain. To compete in all strong leagues, I would like to try playing in Spain."
This statement immediately led to rumors of a transfer for Romero. Given that he had attracted interest from Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, it appeared likely that Romero would part ways with Tottenham this summer. A specific price tag of 40 million euros (about 62.4 billion won) was suggested. Reports also surfaced that Romero had a direct currency with Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone, and it became known that Romero was viewing a transfer positively, creating a strong atmosphere for a potential move.
However, the situation changed when Tottenham secured a Champions League ticket by winning the Europa League. Romero hinted at continuing with Tottenham, stating, "We must keep moving forward," expressing his will to stay in London next season and write a new history with Tottenham. Tottenham, which had extinguished the immediate fire, completely shifted its stance.
Romero is already under contract with Tottenham until the summer of 2027. If chairman Daniel Levy intends to keep Romero, it is time to propose a contract renewal, but given Tottenham's past sale of Harry Kane a year early, they maintain a tough stance on transfer fee negotiations. TYC Sports has reported, "Tottenham has informed teams that inquired about Romero that 70 million euros is the starting price."
In some ways, it is expensive, but in the current market, where the price has drastically increased, it is a reasonable transfer fee. The question remains whether Atlético, the strongest contender for Romero, can financially manage this situation. Moreover, with Romero similarly expressing a desire to stay, the likelihood of him transferring has decreased significantly, making it more probable that he will play for Tottenham until next season.
Furthermore, Romero has demonstrated a different stance following the victory. He was chosen as the Man of the Match in the Europa League final and expressed after the game, "I am happy that this victory comes from our captain Son Heung-min lifting the trophy. He is truly a great person," and added, "I am glad that he is receiving the recognition he deserves."
Romero's change in stance was also reflected directly. He stated through his social media that "This season, we achieved the goals we wanted as a team, and that is the most important thing. I am also proud that my name is engraved in the history of this beautiful club," and expressed gratitude to fans and teammates for their love and support received daily, despite all situations.
He also conveyed his determination for the next season, saying, "We must keep moving forward. This path is the one we should take." Romero's message can be interpreted not only as a simple celebration of victory but also as a rejection of the recent transfer rumors. Ultimately, due to the Europa victory, he expressed a desire to attempt a challenge with Tottenham rather than pursue an unreasonable transfer.
Meanwhile, Tottenham has stated its intention to continue rebuilding around Son Heung-min next season. Tottenham-focused media 'Hotspur HQ' emphasized, "Tottenham will keep Son Heung-min next season, as experience is needed on the European stage, and they will bring in some players to support him."
The media reported, "Tottenham will acquire star players to support Son Heung-min. Even if Romero leaves, the transfer fee will be used for acquisitions," and added, "No matter what, they are trying to resolve issues through investment. Tottenham aims to maintain momentum for next season with steady investments."
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