Cristian Romero has quickly become one of Tottenham’s most valuable assets since joining the club in 2022, offering defensive solidity and a commanding presence at the back. The World Cup winner’s performances have often drawn attention from Europe’s elite, with Real Madrid among the clubs keeping tabs on his progress

Their interest stems partly from their injury woes, as both Eder Militao and David Alaba are currently sidelined with knee injuries, leaving a significant gap in their defensive line.

Rome

ro’s contract with Spurs runs until June 2027, but the centre-back is yet to commit to an extension despite becoming a key figure in Ange Postecoglou’s system. His age and profile mean he is likely to remain an in demand player in the years to come, with Paris Saint-Germain also linked in previous windows. The timing of these links, combined with Tottenham’s history of record-breaking sales to Real Madrid such as Luka Modric and Gareth Bale has reignited speculation about a possible future transfer.