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Romero to 100% leave Spurs with Inter Milan in direct talks

Cristian Romero is set to depart Tottenham this summer, with Inter Milan emerging as the frontrunners for his signature and Fabrizio Romano confirming the move is a certainty.

MW
·22 Jul·2 min read
Cristian Romero given brutal exit decision as Tottenham fans make feelings clear
Cristian Romero given brutal exit decision as Tottenham fans make feelings clearPhotograph: Football.London

According to Fabrizio Romano on X, Romero will “100%” leave Tottenham this summer, with Inter working on a possible deal. Tottenham appear ready for a major defensive change, with Cristian Romero now expected to leave the club before the summer transfer window closes.

Barcelona are also in the mix – although Romano adds that this would only be “in the case of centre back exits” from the Nou Camp.

Inter Milan want to sign Cristian Romero, after losing Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij, and are in contact with his representative. To overcome the financial hurdle, Inter want to sign him on loan with an obligation to buy. Sport Mediaset claims this is a Moratta-style deal, and this formula is ‘gaining traction’.

Tottenham Hotspur initially set a €60m price and Sport Mediaset believe his fitness issues may force them to lower it to €45-50m. No transfer has been agreed.

Despite Roberto De Zerbi’s stance, Spurs are also willing to sell him because of off-field issues. The South American has decided to leave because of the growing tension with the English club.

Of the 1,300 votes we've received so far, 91 per cent want Spurs to sell their centre-back. The 28-year-old added: “Today, we have to pick ourselves up, start over, work harder, believe more, and prepare so that this jersey returns to the very top – right where we placed it ourselves over these past few years. “Because finals aren’t handed to you; you earn them by getting there. And this group – and whoever comes next – will keep fighting, united, with the same hope and drive as always.”

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