Romero hints at staying with Tottenham, cites Postecoglou's future as key

Christian Romero (27) is increasingly likely to stay at Tottenham Hotspur.

On the 27th (Korean time), the British outlet 'TBR Football' reported, "Romero has left hints suggesting he has already decided his future at Tottenham. His future will be a hot topic this summer at Tottenham, but he may have already clearly explained what he plans to do."

What the media noted is Romero's social media post. He wrote, "We achieved what we wanted as a group this season. That is important. My name is part of this beautiful club's history. I want to thank everyone who has sent love and support every day despite everything. There is no doubt that being together has led us to success."

And at the end, Romero added, "We have to keep going. This is the way." Upon seeing this, TBR Football interpreted that "Romero is sending hints that he is ready to stay at Tottenham or that he wants Ange Postecoglou to continue as manager."

Tottenham vice-captain Romero is at the center of transfer rumors this summer. He has been assisting captain Son Heung-min since last season but is receiving interest from Atlético Madrid, which is looking to strengthen its defense. Additionally, with many of his Argentine national team colleagues there, he has shown a positive response, suggesting he could secure a starting position.

There are also reports that Argentine coach Diego Simeone personally called Romero. It is said that Romero sent an 'OK sign,' and the agreement on a transfer fee between Atlético and Tottenham is the key issue.

Romero has also opened up the possibility of a transfer, fueling rumors. When asked about his future last month, he replied, "It depends on various situations. We'll have to see what happens after this season ends. Honestly, I haven't even talked to my agent yet. But everything is open. I always want to grow and am considering going to a new place to continue developing. However, since there's still a season left, I don't want to talk about it yet."

It has been suggested that he may end his relationship with Tottenham after this season. Additionally, when asked what league he would like to play in, he said, "I have never played in Spain. Honestly, I would love to play in La Liga," exciting Atlético fans.

However, the atmosphere is changing dramatically as Tottenham has won a title. On the 22nd, Tottenham defeated Manchester United 1-0 to claim the UEFA Europa League title, ending a 17-year trophy drought since winning the League Cup in 2008 and achieving their first European competition victory in 41 years.

As a result, Tottenham has secured a place in next season's UEFA Champions League (UCL). While they fell to 17th place in the Premier League, their UEL victory turned everything around. Manchester United had the same dream but fell short in a one-off match valued at £100 million (approximately 186 billion won).

There is now a possibility that Romero could stay at Tottenham. European football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano stated, "Romero's future is still noteworthy. As of now, there are no concrete negotiations for a new contract, but Tottenham has succeeded in UCL qualification and will do its best to keep Romero, led by chairman Daniel Levy."

The Tottenham fan community 'Spurs Web' expressed optimism, stating, "In February, reports emerged that Tottenham was ready to make Romero the highest-paid player on the team. However, many claimed that the reason he hesitated to renew was that he wanted to play in the Champions League. Now that Tottenham has returned to the UCL, we will see if Romero's mindset has changed once again."

Postecoglou's future is expected to be a key factor. Dan Kilpatrick, the Tottenham correspondent for the British outlet 'Standard', claimed, "Whether Postecoglou stays or leaves the team could be an important factor in Romero's willingness to stay at Tottenham this summer. Romero is very close to him."

Postecoglou also emphasized that it is absolutely crucial to keep Romero, who was named the UEL's Most Valuable Player. After the Brighton match, he said, "It is absolutely important that Romero stays with this team. You must have seen his performance over the past few weeks. His toe injury has not fully healed, but he has shown the form of a World Cup winner," and he stressed, "It is extremely important for the club to keep Romero long-term."

TBR Football also noted that "Postecoglou has just ended Tottenham's 17-year trophy drought, yet the future remains uncertain. The futures of him and Romero at Tottenham may be interconnected. One thing is clear: Postecoglou and Romero share a strong bond. When Postecoglou took over in 2023, he made Romero one of his vice-captains."

Additionally, the media stated, "Firing Postecoglou could undermine Tottenham's hopes of keeping Romero. Perhaps Tottenham would want to resume contract negotiations with Romero. They attempted negotiations last season, but they were put on hold due to uncertainties around the club. Romero wants to play in the Champions League next season, and now he can do so at Tottenham."

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