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Tottenham Respect Romero's Exit Wish Amid £10 Million Valuation Gap

8/11/2026

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De Zerbi Respects Romero

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he will respect centre-back Cristian Romero’s wish to leave this summer.
De Zerbi called Romero one of the world’s best centre-backs but said player wishes come first.
He said he is not handling negotiations and that officials Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham should be approached.
He texts goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to arrange Romero’s pre-season return and respects Vicario’s wish to leave north London.

Summary

Tottenham Transfers

Tottenham are on track to finalize a £65 million transfer for Manchester City winger Savinho before the summer window shuts.
Tottenham have completed the sale of Israeli winger Manor Solomon to West Ham on a three-year deal valued at $AUD 13 million.
A £10 million valuation gap separates Atletico Madrid and Tottenham over centre-back Cristian Romero, so his exit remains unresolved.

History

Historical Context

On 15 December 1995 the European Court of Justice ruled in Jean-Marc Bosman’s case that EU players could leave at contract end without a fee, overturning the £500,000 transfer demand that had trapped him at RFC Liège. The decision freed movement and ended foreign-player quotas, prompting high-profile Bosman moves such as Edgar Davids in 1996. Tottenham’s 2024 talks over Cristian Romero and Savinho echo that legacy of free-agency disputes.

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De Zerbi Respects Romero

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he will respect centre-back Cristian Romero’s wish to leave this summer.
De Zerbi called Romero one of the world’s best centre-backs but said player wishes come first.
He said he is not handling negotiations and that officials Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham should be approached.
He texts goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to arrange Romero’s pre-season return and respects Vicario’s wish to leave north London.

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