Romero: The ambitious option that becomes complicated for Real Madrid’s defense

Acquiring a new centre-back is a crucial matter for Real Madrid as they look to address both short and medium-term needs. The situation has become quite challenging due to Tottenham Hotspur’s firm stance.

With Éder Militao and Antonio Rüdiger as key players, and David Alaba nearing the end of his recovery, Real Madrid is preparing to enter the transfer market. This move is essential to enhance the defensive capabilities of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.

Juni Calafat, head of scouts for the Madrid giant , is exploring options, highlighting a good number of candidates in the Premier League .This article focuses on one of those targets: Cristian Romero, a 26-year-old standout for Tottenham Hotspur.

Cuti Romero is untouchable for Tottenham

As journalist Fabrizio Romano has reported, Romero does not have a €65m buyout clause in his contract with Spurs. Additionally, he was deemed untouchable last summer, a decision influenced by the increasing interest from Real Madrid and other top European clubs.

Under contract until 2027, the London squad has no intention of giving up on a centre-back who is one of the bastions of their rearguard. In fact, the Argentine contributed his bit to the conquest of the 2022 World Cup – in Qatar.

While William Saliba remains a priority, pursuing him is just as complicated as trying to sign Cuti. Meanwhile, the Whites are also keeping an eye on Castello Lukeba, Vitor Reis, and Jorrel Hato.