Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is determined to join Barcelona, putting his entire transfer future on hold right now. The Argentine defender hasn’t given Inter Milan the green light, all because he is holding out to see if Barcelona makes a final move before the transfer window slams shut. This isn’t just a rumor, folks; this is a player making a huge bet on his dream club.
Inter Milan’s Big Play Just Got Shut Down
Inter Milan rolled out the red carpet, meeting with Romero’s agent just last week and presenting him with a solid four-year contract. Think about that: a secure, long-term deal! The proposed salary was even a bit lower than what he’s pulling in at Tottenham Hotspur, but the longer contract was designed to make up for that difference. It was a fair offer, a commitment. But guess what? Romero chose not to accept it. No agreement was reached between the clubs either, with Tottenham still demanding a hefty €50 million for the transfer. While Tottenham is reportedly willing to negotiate on that price, and even considering a loan deal with an option to buy if Romero keeps pushing, the message is clear: he wants Barca.
Barcelona’s Waiting Game and Romero’s Wild Bet
Romero’s representatives have been in constant contact with Barcelona’s sporting department for weeks now, and they truly believe there could be late developments in the Catalan club’s defensive plans. Barcelona clearly admires Romero; Deco himself is reportedly interested in signing him! But here’s the catch: Barcelona has made it crystal clear they won’t even pursue a deal unless one of their current defenders leaves the squad first. They’re eyeing two main scenarios: either an established center or full-back like Ronald Araujo or Jules Kounde departs, or they go for a younger, left-footed defender with big potential. They’ve been watching Jorge Salinas, but they’re not willing to pay Racing Santander’s €16 million price tag. If a defensive departure *does* happen, Romero and Aymeric Laporte instantly jump to the top of Barcelona’s shortlist.
Now, for the really wild part: Romero is prepared to make a financial sacrifice. He’s willing to lower his own salary to help Barcelona register him under La Liga’s strict financial regulations. How’s that for commitment? Meanwhile, Inter Milan, tired of waiting, has already moved on and reached an agreement with John Stones, whose contract with Manchester City is nearing its end. That sends a pretty loud message to Romero. Inter is only expected to pursue him now if they manage to sell Benjamin Pavard during this window.
Romero’s future is hanging by a thread, all because of his unwavering desire for Barcelona. Will Barca pull the trigger? Will he make that salary concession? The transfer window is closing, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for the Argentine defender.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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