Mac Allister and Emi Martinez react to Cristian Romero’s Tottenham message after bust-up
Cristian Romero left a heartfelt message to the Tottenham supporters after winning the Europa League despite a clash on the pitch with Harry Maguire.
Tottenham finally ended their 17-year wait for silverware with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final.
Brennan Johnson proved to be the match-winner, latching onto a cross that deflected off Luke Shaw, leaving Andre Onana with no time to react as Spurs took the lead before half-time.
At the other end, Romero was immense for Spurs. The defender delivered a composed and dominant performance, marshalling the backline with authority to help see out the narrow win.
His influence was evident not just in his defensive work, but also in a fiery on-pitch battle, as Romero clashed with Harry Maguire that continued even after the final whistle. The confrontation, however, didn’t appear to faze the Argentine.
It’s been a challenging season for Romero, marked by injuries and inconsistent form, but on the biggest stage he delivered. After the final, he shared an emotional message with the fans.
Cristian Romero praises Tottenham fans after Europa League win
After the historic victory, Cristian Romero shared a passionate message with Tottenham fans via Instagram. The Argentine posted: “We are the champions of Europe. As a family from start to finish, we deserved this title.
“No one trusted us and here we are, closing a great season. Thank you all for the love. Come on you Spurs.”
The post was liked by multiple players across the league including Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister, Emi Martinez and teammates Dominic Solanke and Micky van de Ven.
Romero has featured just 26 times across all competitions this season, with various injuries derailing any consistent momentum.
He had not appeared in any of Tottenham’s last four Premier League fixtures, likely being rested to ensure fitness for the Europa League final — a decision that paid off for Ange Postecoglou.
Amid fitness concerns, Football Insider revealed Tottenham may be open to selling Romero this summer if a substantial offer arrives.
Still, Romero recently reached 100 appearances for Tottenham, and his commanding display in the final was a reminder of the elite quality Spurs have missed at times throughout this campaign.
| Season statistics | Cristian Romero |
| Appearances | 26 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 5 |
Tottenham consider future of Cristian Romero amid growing interest
Romero’s talent is unquestionable, and his partnership with Van de Ven has long been seen as the foundation of Tottenham’s future defence.
However, the Argentine has missed 27 matches this season due to three separate injury spells. With growing interest from top European clubs, Spurs may soon face a pivotal decision on his future should a suitable offer come in.
Atletico Madrid are reportedly monitoring the situation, but Football Insider revealed Romero is said to favour a move to Real Madrid over their city rivals.
While it remains unclear whether any formal offer will materialise, for now, the focus remains on celebrating Tottenham’s first piece of silverware in 17 years.