Cristian Romero skips Tottenham’s must-win match

Tottenham Hotspur face a critical Premier League showdown against Everton, yet their defensive leader Cristian Romero won’t step onto the pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Instead, the Argentine international will be thousands of miles away in Córdoba, Argentina, where Belgrano—his boyhood club—faces River Plate in the Apertura final. Romero’s absence adds another layer of turmoil to a season already marked by instability.

a summer exit looms large

His decision to prioritize this high-stakes domestic final underscores the growing divide between the player and the London club. Romero, sidelined with a knee injury for over a month, is edging closer to a permanent exit. Since joining Tottenham in 2022 from Atalanta, the defender has become a linchpin in their defensive setup, but his future now hangs in the balance. Barcelona is rumored to be his preferred destination this summer.

What does manager Roberto De Zerbi think about Romero’s absence during such a pivotal moment for the club?