Tottenham responds to Real Madrid's interest in one of their stars, report

Real Madrid’s ambitious bid to sign Tottenham Hotspur’s central defender Cristian Romero this summer hit a significant roadblock, according to recent reports.

Journalist Gaston Edul has disclosed that Tottenham firmly rejected Real Madrid’s advances, underscoring Romero’s crucial role in their squad.

Romero has become a key player in Tottenham’s defense, playing a major role in stabilizing the backline. His solid performances and leadership have earned him the vice-captaincy under manager Ange Postecoglou, making him a crucial figure at the club.

Reports reveal that Real Madrid showed strong interest in the Argentine defender, but their pursuit was swiftly shut down by Tottenham.

Insider Paul O’Keefe shared on the Last Word on Spurs podcast that Real Madrid made an inquiry about Romero’s availability earlier this year.

However, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy reportedly set a staggering asking price of £150 million, which effectively halted any further negotiations. This hefty valuation, aimed at deterring potential suitors, appears to have succeeded in keeping Romero at Tottenham for the time being.

Tottenham responds to Real Madrid's interest in one of their stars, report

Adding to this, Gaston Edul confirmed on social media that Real Madrid did make an approach to Tottenham about Romero. However, Tottenham firmly refused to entertain any offers or discussions, making it clear that their star defender was off-limits.

Tottenham’s decision to keep Romero shows they’re serious about building a top-notch team for this season. The club’s management is clearly focused on holding onto key players to stay competitive. Still, if Spurs don’t meet Romero’s goals and expectations, they could face losing him in the future.

For now, the rejection of Real Madrid’s overtures signals Tottenham’s determination to hold on to Romero and strengthen their squad for the ongoing season.

However, other reports suggest that Real Madrid already has a clear strategy in place to sign the Argentine defender. Let’s see how this develops.