James Maddison and Rodrigo Bentancur react to Cristian Romero’s Tottenham message
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero posted a fresh update on social media, drawing plenty of reactions from teammates despite growing speculation around his future at the club.
Tottenham’s defensive struggles last season were well-documented under Ange Postecoglou, with Romero, Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin all suffering injury setbacks that disrupted the backline throughout the campaign.
In recent months, the Argentine’s future has come under increased scrutiny. Football Insider reported that both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have shown interest in signing Romero, as both Spanish clubs look to bolster their defensive options.
However, more recent reports suggest that Tottenham are preparing to offer Romero a new contract, with negotiations between Atletico and Spurs said to have stalled.
With preparations underway for the new season and his future still hanging in the balance, the centre-back has now shared a personal update, giving fans a glimpse into his mindset as he gears up for a new era under Thomas Frank.
| Injury | Days out | Games missed |
| Hamstring injury | 86 | 21 |
| Toe injury | 15 | 4 |
| Ankle injury | 6 | 2 |
Cristian Romero returns to Tottenham training amid exit links
With players now back in action for pre-season training, Romero has returned to the Tottenham training ground and appeared in high spirits in his latest social media update.
The defender posted multiple photos of himself arriving at Hotspur Way, captioned with a simple smiling face emoji.
His post attracted plenty of reactions from teammates including James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur and Pedro Porro, who all engaged with the update.
Romero’s future has been the subject of ongoing speculation, with reports suggesting there’s an expectation he could leave this summer. However, no firm offer has been made so far.
Tottenham have placed a £60 million valuation for Romero, which may have deterred interest from Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid.
Injuries remain a concern for the Argentine, who missed 27 games last season due to three separate setbacks. Despite that, he reminded fans of his quality with a commanding performance against Manchester United in the Europa League final, proving he still has a significant impact when fit.
Tottenham identify Maxime Esteve as potential replacement for Romero
Should Romero depart this summer, Tottenham appear to have identified possible replacements already.
Football Insider revealed that Spurs are interested in Burnley defender Maxime Esteve, though the Clarets are expected to demand a sizeable fee for the Frenchman.
Esteve enjoyed a standout campaign last season, winning Burnley’s Player of the Year award after helping guide the club to promotion with a 100-point season and a record-breaking 30 clean sheets.
That success has inevitably attracted interest from bigger clubs, but Scott Parker’s side remain determined to hold on to their star centre-back, for now.