“I like Tottenham, I want to spend a lot of time with you”…Saudi turned down a mega offer
Argentine media “TyC Sport” said on the 23rd (Korea Standard Time), “Romero is one of the Argentine players who received a huge offer from multiple Saudi Arabian clubs during this summer’s transfer market. However, he refused all at once and stayed at Tottenham,” he said.
According to reports, Romero and several Argentine players have received huge offers from multiple Saudi Arabian clubs this summer. Examples include Lionel Messi (36, Inter Miami), Angel Di Maria (35, Benfica), Paulo Dybala (29, AS Roma), and Lautaro Martinez (26, Inter Milan). However, all of them reportedly refused.
In fact, Romero said last month, “I received a ‘love call’ this summer, but I already signed a long-term contract last year and refused because I wanted to spend the best time here,” adding, “I really like and love Tottenham.” “I want to spend a lot of time with you in the future,” he confessed. However, he did not mention the specific transfer proposal at the time, but it was confirmed that he received a “mega offer” from multiple Saudi Arabian clubs. 안전놀이터
Romero is a centre-back who left Atalanta in August 2021 and joined Tottenham. At the time, he joined on loan and became a complete “spursman” when he moved permanently last summer. The contract was signed for five years until June 2027. The transfer fee was 50 million euros (about 72.5 billion won).
In the first season of joining Tottenham, Romero immediately took the starting position and played an active role. He briefly left the battlefield due to a hamstring injury, but soon returned to the center of the defense line. In particular, even though the head coach changed in the middle of the season, his position did not change. Rather, it has emerged as a “core” with strong trust under former coach Antonio Conte (54, Italy).
In fact, he played 30 official games (1 goal and 1 assist) in the 2021-2022 season. After such an outstanding performance, he moved permanently. He also boasted stable defense in the 2022-2023 season. He played 34 games (one assist) in all competitions. Tottenham fans as well as experts and the media evaluated it as a successful recruitment.
Romero is “key” again this season. After shaking off his huge salary and remaining in Tottenham, he started from the opening game and scored the first goal while being appointed as a vice captain. He was replaced immediately due to concussion concerns at the time of scoring, but fortunately, there was no big problem and he returned as a starter against Manchester United in the second round and led to a scoreless victory.