Cristian Romero is coming up to a key juncture in his Tottenham Hotspur career as in the summer he will have just two years remaining on his current deal.
Romero has established himself as one of the best defenders in Europe, more so given his form for Argentina, and would likely have many elite clubs queuing up to sign him if he became available.
Tottenham are also facing a big decision over Romero as they must choose whether to cash in on him depending on how he reacts to being presented with fresh terms.
But with a club like Real Madrid showing interest in Romero – one big winner from the sale of the 26-year-old could be Spurs’ bitter North London rivals Arsenal.
Cristian Romero’s big Tottenham decision this summer
Cristian Romero’s contract with Tottenham expires in the summer of 2027 meaning he will have two years left in June and must decide whether to commit to a new deal in North London or push for a move to a club like Real Madrid.
Tottenham are keen to offer Romero a new contract, however, at this moment in time, the 26-year-old has shown a reluctance to commit his future.
Discussing the World Cup winner’s future on the Last Word On Spurs, Tottenham insider Paul O’Keefe said: “I think the club would offer him a new deal because he is a quality, quality footballer, so you’re not going to just let him willingly walk out the door. It’s a case of what his relationship with the club is like.
“He’ll have two years left this summer coming, he’s 26 – so basically there could be one opportunity of one last massive move.
“I think for him he’s probably thinking with two years left do I commit the rest of my career to Tottenham if I sign a five-year deal?
“He’s coming into his peak age, so it’s make or break. I think he’s seen Harry (Kane) stay until he’s 30-odd and still searching for trophies at club level.
“My opinion is that he’ll agitate to move this summer, I just think the circumstances, he’s got to look at it selfishly if he gets an opportunity to go to a big Champions League club.
“Real Madrid have a long-standing interest and were warned off by Daniel Levy back last February. I just think for him at his age, it’s make or break time.”
How Romero’s Tottenham future could benefit Arsenal’s William Saliba hopes
Arsenal could greatly benefit from Romero leaving Tottenham as his most likely destination would be Madrid given their long-standing interest.
With two years left on his deal and him showing a reluctance to sign a new contract, Los Blancos will see Romero as being far more attainable than Arsenal’s William Saliba.
Saliba is another player Madrid like and in the summer they are expected to step up their hunt for a new central defender with their eyes on North London.
So if the 15-time European champions were to sign Romero, all of a sudden the Gunners would lose a major competitor to take the Frenchman off their hands.