Tottenham plan to sell captain Cristian Romero amid relegation battle
Tottenham Hotspur plan to sell captain Cristian Romero this summer to fund a squad rebuild, regardless of whether they avoid Premier League relegation.
The north London club currently sit 16th in the top flight, lingering just a single point above the drop zone.
Manager Thomas Frank was recently replaced by Igor Tudor in an attempt to salvage their dismal domestic campaign.
However, club executives are already preparing for a massive summer overhaul irrespective of their final league position.
Social media criticism
The Argentine defender was named club captain after signing a new contract last year following failed attempts to secure a transfer.
The 27-year-old has endured a fractured season, missing six matches through suspension while publicly expressing frustration at the club hierarchy.
Taking to social media recently, the South American centre-back heavily criticised the perceived lack of leadership above him.
At times like this, it should be other people coming out to speak, but they don’t – as has been happening for several years now.
They only show up when things are going well.
I wanted to be available to help them even though I wasn’t feeling well, especially since we only had 11 players available – unbelievable but true and disgraceful.
Atletico interest and rebuild
A departure now appears mutually beneficial for both the World Cup winner and his current employers.
Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have emerged as potential suitors for the uncompromising defender.
Intriguingly, the two sides are scheduled to meet shortly in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The former Atalanta loanee initially arrived in England in 2021 and has since amassed 152 appearances for the Lilywhites.
Further summer departures expected
The impending squad clearance could see several other high-profile departures from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and Spanish full-back Pedro Porro are reportedly among the notable names available for transfer.
