Cristian Romero: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tottenham set to accept crazy bid for their star player

Tottenham managed to hold on to Cristian Romero in the summer, but there could be chances for him to leave in 2026. The defender attracted significant interest from Atletico Madrid, who still harbour hopes of bringing him to the Spanish capital alongside a number of his Argentine teammates.

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What Tottenham are thinking about Luka Vuskovic amid Bayern Munich interest

Tottenham Hotspur have been investing heavily in young talent in recent years with the intention of unlocking their true potential. Luka Vuskovic is among those starlets, signed from Hajduk Split back in 2023.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 12

Atletico Madrid ace hints at future move for Tottenham star after failed summer pursuit

Many expected Tottenham defender Cristian Romero to leave the club for pastures new in the summer as he faced an uncertain future at N17. The Argentine played a crucial role in helping the Lilywhites win the Europa League against all odds last season, featuring regularly in the knockout rounds and winning the Man of the Match award in the final.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 12

Tottenham’s transfer stance revealed as Bundesliga giants make January target Marc Guehi a priority

Tottenham seem to have turned a corner under Thomas Frank after securing a string of positive results in recent matches. The Lilywhites are now unbeaten in their last three games in all competitions, which includes wins against Brentford and Slavia Prague this week.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 10

Real Madrid lead the race to sign Tottenham star amid Glenn Hoddle’s contract warning

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has rapidly emerged as one of the standout performers in Thomas Frank’s side this season. The Dutchman has barely put a foot wrong, displaying exceptional maturity, composure, and athleticism every time he steps onto the pitch.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 10

Barcelona could reach a pre-agreement with Tottenham’s centre-back target as early as January 1st

Tottenham’s defensive solidity in the early stages of the season earned plenty of praise from supporters and sections of the media. The Lilywhites kept four clean sheets in their first five matches in all competitions, making it clear that Thomas Frank was intent on making his side difficult to break down against tricky opponents.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 10

Xavi Simons appreciated Romero’s classy gesture over the penalty incident – Spurs fans will love this

Xavi Simons opens up on classy Cristian Romero’s gesture over the penalty incident against Slavia Praha in the Champions League. Xavi Simons delivered another assured display in Tottenham Hotspur’s much-needed 3-0 win over Slavia Praha in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 9

Glenn Hoddle claims ‘world-class’ Tottenham defender will not sign a new contract at N17 amid uncertain future

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has been one of the standout performers for the Lilywhites this season. The Dutchman has taken major strides under Thomas Frank, establishing himself as an influential figure in the dressing room at N17.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 9

Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic ranked as the 3rd highest-rated teenager in Europe’s top five leagues

Tottenham Hotspur have been investing heavily in young talents at Hotspur Way. We saw the Lilywhites develop this strategy that has them focused more on bringing in highly regarded young players to N17 and developing them through the corridors at Hotspur Way.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 8

Ex-PGMOL boss says Tottenham should have been reduced to 10 men against Brentford

Tottenham Hotspur beat London rivals Brentford 2-0 on Saturday to ease pressure on Thomas Frank, finally recording a home win in the Premier League after the opening weekend of the season.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / December 5

Cristian Romero inconsistency forcing Tottenham in the market? £40m Premier League defender primed for a Hotspur Way transfer in 2026

Tottenham Hotspur have seen a massive swing in their defensive form since Thomas Frank took over the proceedings at Hotspur Way. And these swings are equally related to one man in that back line, Lilywhites skipper Cristian Romero.

Leeds United News / Extratime Talk / December 5

Newcastle vs Tottenham 2-2: Tottenham Captain Cristian Romero To The Rescue With Overhead Kick Writing The Headlines

After receiving his fifth yellow card of the Premier League season in Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-1 loss against Arsenal in the North London Derby, Cristian Romero’s leadership was a big miss in their following fixture, a home match against Fulham.

Soccer News / Essential Football / December 5

Premier League Team of the Week – the XI from GW14

Premier League games are coming thick and fast. It’s the festive season – traditionally, it’s always a busy time for football clubs. We witnessed a slew of tumultuous Premier League fixture during midweek – but who made it into our team of the (mid) week?

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 4

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brentford match preview, head-to-head, team news

Tottenham Hotspur plays hosts to London rivals Brentford on Saturday lunchtime, looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. The Lilywhites managed to end their three-game losing run in all competitions by holding Newcastle United to a 2-2 draw in midweek.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 4

How 7/10 Tottenham star unlocked the false 9 role against Newcastle

While the Lilywhites had to rely on those late heroics from Cristian Romero to come up with a point from St James’ Park, long before that overhead kick went past Aaron Ramsdale, it was Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall who was keeping the offensive side of things alive for Thomas Frank.

Tottenham star seconds Man United icon on controversial call vs. Newcastle

While we saw Cristian Romero scoring a brace to churn up a record 12-year-old for the second time this season in the midweek, there is still a bit of bitter taste left in the supporters’ mouths for that highly controversial penalty decision.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 4

Predicted Tottenham XI to face Brentford as Thomas Frank meets his former employers

Tottenham Hotspur face another quick turnaround with a home game against Brentford on Saturday lunchtime. It will be a special occasion for Thomas Frank as he welcomes his former employers Brentford in a much-anticipated London derby.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 4

Kota Takai played his first minutes in a Tottenham shirt alongside forgotten star, giving Spurs a much-needed injury boost

Thomas Frank has been unfortunate with injuries in his debut season as Tottenham Hotspur boss. Several players have suffered injuries and missed games this campaign, while there are some casualties from last term too.

Kevin Danso did something during Newcastle vs. Tottenham that will go under the radar amidst Romero’s heroics

Tottenham Hotspur twice fought back to draw 2-2 with Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Tuesday evening. Cristian Romero delivered two decisive moments against Newcastle United, capped by a brilliant 95th-minute overhead kick that silenced the home crowd and eased the pressure on Thomas Frank.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 3

A frequently chaotic affair where one Spur scored just 3/10 in our Player Ratings

Spurs went 2-0 down to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park, with captain Cristian Romero scoring a brace (header in the 78th minute and an overhead kick in the 95th) to rescue a point.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 3

Premier League responds to Newcastle vs. Tottenham penalty VAR controversy

Tottenham Hotspur snatched a dramatic last-gasp draw against Newcastle United on Tuesday evening thanks to Cristian Romero’s incredible acrobatic overhead kick.

Clinical Spurs snatch point despite Newcastle dominance in historic thriller

Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur will go down as a tale of two contrasting philosophies, dominance versus efficiency, pressure versus precision.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 3

Tottenham’s ‘Timid Tommy’ relished the chance to heap on praise after Toon clash

Thomas Frank, the Tottenham Hotspur manager, spoke to the media after Spurs’ 2-2 Premier League draw against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Tuesday evening.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / November 25

Report: Tottenham ‘dream of a partnership’ between fan favourite and €100 million target

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the River Plate defender, Lautaro Rivero. The 22-year-old defender is highly rated in South America, and he has a bright future.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Caught Offside / November 5

Tottenham star set to be rewarded with a new contract after incredible start under Thomas Frank

Tottenham are set to reward defender Micky van de Ven with a new contract following his outstanding performances of late. That is according to the latest from Matt Law of The Telegraph, who claims that Spurs see Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven as the best centre-back pairing in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / September 30

What is Cuti Romero’s priority, club or country? – opinion

Cuti Romero’s role as a core player for Argentina means he is likely to be called up for most World Cup qualifiers and friendlies, potentially affecting his availability or freshness for Tottenham.