Atletico Madrid revive Cristian Romero interest after captain's rant
A report from Goal says Atletico Madrid are ready to test Tottenham’s resolve for Cristian Romero this summer after the Spurs captain publicly criticised the board’s transfer inactivity, prompting renewed interest just months after he signed a new contract. Romero, who committed to a lucrative new four-year deal in August and was later named club captain by Thomas Frank, took to Instagram after the transfer deadline to brand Tottenham’s lack of reinforcements "disgraceful", an outburst that has fuelled speculation about his long-term future at the club.
The Sun reports Atletico, who prioritise signing a world-class central defender this summer, are monitoring the situation and prepared to pounce should relations between Romero and the Spurs hierarchy become untenable, though it remains unclear if Tottenham would entertain offers so soon after his renewal.