Tottenham Prepares for Life After Cristian Romero
Tottenham Hotspur finished 17th in the Premier League last season and currently sits 16th in the table, only five points above 18th-placed West Ham United.
Igor Tudor has been appointed interim head coach to keep the team in the Premier League. However, with 12 games left, it seems unlikely that Tudor will lead the club into European competition. Spurs are still in the Champions League, but winning the tournament appears improbable.
Amid these challenges, former scout Bryan King warns that Tottenham may lose key players like Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. Romero, in particular, has attracted attention for his recent comments about the club’s lack of action to improve the squad, which had only 11 fit players available for a match against Manchester City. He received a red card for a reckless challenge during the team’s 2-0 loss to Manchester United.
Tottenham Looks for Cristian Romero Replacement
TalkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan believes Romero will leave Spurs at the end of the season. Several La Liga clubs are monitoring the situation, and reports indicate that PSG intends to make a significant offer for the defender in the summer.
In response, Tottenham has begun planning for Romero’s potential departure. Spanish outlet Fichajes reports that they have identified Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi as a replacement. Tottenham is seen as a leading candidate to sign the Argentine, who has been a consistent performer for Bournemouth but will face competition from top clubs like Barcelona, Juventus, and Borussia Dortmund.
Senesi’s contract expires at the end of the season, and he has already informed Bournemouth that he will not renew. His upcoming free agency has drawn interest from various European and Premier League teams.
Marcos Senesi: A Smart Signing for Spurs
Since joining Bournemouth from Feyenoord in 2022, Senesi has been a reliable player, contributing four assists in 25 league matches this season and totaling 103 appearances for the club.
As an experienced, Premier League-proven player and a natural leader, Senesi is viewed as a practical option for replacing Romero. His strong game-reading skills and technical ability could significantly improve Tottenham’s defense.
With numerous clubs vying for his signature this summer, Tottenham must act quickly to secure a deal for Senesi before the transfer window reopens. If they can sign him ahead of Barcelona and Juventus, it would be a smart move for Spurs.