In Europe, teams are already evaluating ways to bolster their rosters for the 2026–2027 season as part of the future planning process. This also applies to Real Madrid. The centre-back position is at the top of the list, and the Spanish capital giants are aware that they need to bolster a few areas of the team.
A number of players have been mentioned as possible targets, but according to Defensa Central, club president Florentino Perez is particularly interested in Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur. Romero, who is estimated to be worth €60 million, is in fact regarded by many as a serious contender to sign with Real Madrid. He is presently a player for Tottenham Hotspur and may be nearing the end of his tenure with the Premier League team.
There have been increasing rumours over Romero’s future as the Lilywhites face the possibility of Premier League relegation and have had a dismal season overall. For his part, the 2022 FIFA World Cup champion has said that he is still committed to supporting Spurs at this trying time.
Tottenham open to selling leader as La Liga interest increases
Tottenham’s season has been nothing short of a disaster as they sit only one point above the Premier League relegation zone. Igor Tudor, the interim manager, is struggling to maintain the team’s concentration, but the financial ramifications of perhaps falling into the Championship are very real. A huge player exodus is unavoidable to balance the finances if Spurs can’t beat the dip.
Even if they are able to survive, the club’s management seems more and more willing to profit from Romero. Even though the defender signed a new deal that keeps him with the team until 2029, his high market value—which is thought to be as high as £60 million—could provide crucial finances for a thorough summer reconstruction.
Romero’s connection with the board has apparently been strained due to his recent disciplinary record and his dissatisfaction with the club’s lack of ambition in the transfer market. The Atletico manager openly commended Romero in the lead-up to that match, expressing his profound respect for his countryman’s combative, front-footed style of play and defensive tenacity. The 27-year-old Spurs captain gave a somewhat cryptic response when asked by Spanish media about a possible summer transfer after the European exit.
