Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano updated his personal podcast video, discussing transfer situations involving multiple players and clubs.
About Cristian Romero
I want to start today's video by mentioning Cristian Romero. Why? Because if you followed the channel a few weeks ago, I think it was in February, I told you that Romero has a great chance of leaving Tottenham at the end of the season. Although he signed a new contract with Tottenham in the summer of 2025, Romero will assess his options before the summer transfer window opens.
Of course, Romero is currently Tottenham's captain, so he is fully committed to helping Tottenham avoid relegation in the Premier League. Therefore, Romero is completely focused on this. He also sent a message to the outside world before last weekend's match against Nottingham Forest. So Romero is completely focused on the relegation task.
But on the other hand, if you ask me, can Romero leave Tottenham in the summer? My answer is: Yes, it is possible. It's not a certainty, but it is indeed a possibility, because several top clubs have already started contacting Romero. Atlético Madrid wanted him last summer, and he has always been regarded as a highly appreciated player internally. More clubs in Europe and beyond are interested in Romero. So top clubs have already realized this possibility.
Then in the past 24 hours, I have received a large number of questions about Romero, all regarding reports of a special release clause in the Argentine defender's contract with Tottenham. According to reports, the contract includes a clause allowing Romero to transfer to Real Madrid, Barcelona, or Atlético Madrid for €60 million. This is what has been reported in the past 24 hours.
I have verified this information, friends, and as always, with the utmost respect, I am not here to say that I hold the absolute truth. But the information I have obtained is that there is no release clause of any kind in Romero's contract. So there are no written documents guaranteeing Romero a fixed release fee. The actual situation is that during the contract renewal negotiations between Romero and Tottenham in the summer of 2025, the two parties discussed something similar to a "gentleman's agreement": if a top club from Spain (not England) comes with a substantial offer, Tottenham may consider letting him go.
But as far as I know, it was not explicitly stated to be €60 million. It was a verbal "gentleman's agreement" with a reasonable, substantial amount at that time. But don't forget that Daniel Levy was still at the club then, and now Levy is no longer at Tottenham. So the situation is completely different. Moreover, there are no written documents, no text agreements of any kind. That's why, currently, Romero could indeed leave, but according to my information, is there a release clause? No. There is only a "gentleman's agreement" reached with the former chairman.
