"I wanted to see Son Heung-min lifting the championship trophy."

Argentina's TYC Sports reported on the 27th (Korea time) that "Tottenham received inquiries from other clubs regarding Romero. Tottenham is in a position to consider selling him if the transfer fee they want is met," adding that "their minimum transfer fee is 70 million euros (about 109 billion won)."

Romero mentioned last month in a video released by Argentine journalist Gastón Edul on social media that when asked which league he wants to play in that he hasn't yet, he said, "I have never played in Spain. I want to try out in Spain to compete in all strong leagues."

This remark immediately led to transfer rumors regarding Romero. Given the interest from Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, it seemed likely that Romero would part ways with Tottenham this summer. A specific transfer fee of 40 million euros (about 62.4 billion won) was also mentioned. Reports surfaced that Romero had a direct currency with Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone, and it became known that Romero is also positively viewing the transfer, leading to a strong atmosphere of certainty around it.

However, the situation changed when Tottenham secured a Champions League ticket by winning the Europa League. Indicating that he "needs to keep going forward," Romero hinted at staying with Tottenham, expressing his desire to remain in London next season and make new history with the club. Tottenham, which managed to put out the immediate fire, also fully shifted its stance.

Romero is already contracted with Tottenham until the summer of 2027. If Chairman Daniel Levy is thinking of keeping Romero, it is about time to offer a re-contract, but Tottenham has previously sold Harry Kane a year prior, suggesting a tough stance on transfer negotiations. TYC Sports has informed that "the starting price for Romero offered to inquiring teams is 70 million euros."

In a way, it may seem expensive, but the transfer fee is reasonable in the current market where player values have greatly risen. The question, however, remains whether Atlético, which is most aggressively pursuing Romero, is financially capable. Additionally, as Romero has shown a similar intention to stay, the possibility of him transferring appears to be lower, increasing the likelihood that he will play for Tottenham until next season.

Moreover, Romero has shown a different stance after the victory. He, who was also selected as the Man of the Match in the Europa League final, expressed his joy post-match, stating, "The joy of this victory comes from our captain Son Heung-min lifting the championship trophy. He is truly a good person," adding that he is happy that Son is receiving the treatment he deserves.

Romero's change of stance has been directly reflected. He stated on his social media that "This season, we achieved the goal we wanted as a team, and that is the most important thing. And I am proud that my name is engraved in the history of this beautiful club," expressing gratitude to fans and teammates for the love and support received every day despite all situations.

He also indicated his determination for next season by stating, "We need to keep moving forward. This is the path we need to go." Romero's message can be interpreted as dismissing recent transfer rumors, reflecting a desire to challenge with Tottenham rather than seeking an excessive transfer due to the Europa victory.

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