Tottenham demand €50m for Romero, price deemed too high by Inter
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Tottenham Hotspur are asking €50 million for defender Cristian Romero, a fee that Inter Milan consider excessive as they explore a summer move.
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Attributed to original sourceTottenham Hotspur are demanding €50m to sell defender Cristian Romero, claim Sportitalia, so Inter are very unlikely to beat Barcelona to his signature.
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JULY 10: Cristian Romero #13 of Argentina attends a training session one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match at Sporting Kansas City Training Centre on July 10, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images) It was reported this evening by Fabrizio Romano on his Italian language YouTube channel that Romero had been proposed to Inter by Spurs during negotiations for right-back Djed Spence.
Notably, this was an idea put forward by Tottenham directors and not a request for information by Inter.
Cuti Romero asking price set for Inter LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Sportitalia transfer expert Gianluigi Longari now provides further details, which is that the asking price for the Argentina international is €50m.
That is just under what the Premier League side paid to buy him from Atalanta in 2022, the fee then €53.8m after an initial loan spell in 2021-22.
Although he only recently signed a new contract in August 2025, the rapport between the defender and Tottenham has plummeted in recent months.
Both club and player believe their time together is over, but with a contract until 2029, they need to reach an agreement.
Inter had already baulked at paying €50m for Marco Palestra, a young player with future sale value, so are unlikely to shell out a similar sum for a centre-back, not to mention his wage demands.
The 28-year-old already knows Serie A well, having played for Genoa, Juventus and Atalanta.
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What happened
Inter Milan are interested in re-signing Argentine centre-back Cristian Romero, who left the Italian club for Tottenham in 2021. However, Spurs have set a €50m asking price, which Inter view as too steep given the current market. The two clubs are reportedly in negotiations but remain far apart on valuation. Romero, a 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina, remains under contract at Tottenham, giving the London club leverage in talks.
Chance analysis
This is a stalled high-value transfer negotiation. Tottenham hold the stronger bargaining position due to Romero's contract, World Cup pedigree, and Premier League-proven status. Inter's resistance to €50m suggests they may push for a loan with option, player-plus-cash, or a reduced fee. For prediction systems, Romero's availability at Spurs is a defensive question mark regardless of outcome — either he stays (affecting Tottenham's defensive depth) or Inter strengthen (boosting their back line).
Tottenham likely retain Romero short-term, preserving defensive options; Inter's defensive recruitment plans remain unresolved, potentially redirecting to alternatives.
Monitor Romero's status; if the deal collapses, Tottenham retain a quality centre-back but with unsettled player, while Inter miss a defensive upgrade target.