Romero's interest in Spain
Cristian Romero is exploring a potential transfer to Spain as he seeks to take his career in a new direction. The 28-year-old central defender, who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur, is determined to move on from Spurs. At present, Inter Milan appears to be the favorite to secure his signature. However, his sights are set on La Liga, where he believes his career could flourish.
As reported by Matteo Moretto on Radio MARCA, Romero has expressed a clear preference for Spanish teams. Barcelona, while not yet committed to making it a priority, are keeping communication channels open with his representatives. If the club decides to intensify their efforts, they could be in a prime position to land the Argentine star.
Barcelona's current focus
Even though Barcelona have shown some interest in Romero, he has not been placed at the top of their transfer wish list. The club is currently directing most of its attention toward other areas that require reinforcement. According to sources, their focus will likely shift to central defense once they finalize their strategy for the attacking positions.
Pau Cubarsi remains the only certain starter at center-back for Hansi Flick. Since Inigo Martinez's departure last season, Barcelona have struggled to find a suitable replacement, with the central defense being a glaring weakness for most of the past year.
What Romero would offer Barcelona
Romero could offer Barcelona much-needed experience and leadership qualities, which have been in short supply since Martinez's exit. He was part of the World Cup-winning Argentina squad in 2022 and demonstrated consistency and composure under high pressure. While he signed a contract extension with Tottenham in the recent past, he is now seeking a fresh challenge.
A defensive partnership between Romero and Cubarsi would appear promising in theory. However, before making a move, Barcelona will need to create space—either through another player leaving or via a loan deal. Until that happens, the idea of adding the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner remains theoretical.