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Cristian Romero began a new chapter with Tottenham Hotspur, when he was assigned the role of captain of the side ahead of the 2025-26 season of the Premier League. This move shunted the speculations of Romero’s linkages with Atletico Madrid over the summer. In the previous season, Romero’s game was said to be top notch in Tottenham’s run to the Europa League final. In the decisive match against Manchester United, Romero’s leadership shone through as he marshalled the defense to withstand a late United onslaught, securing Spurs’ first major trophy since the 2008 League Cup, ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought.
Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new four-year contract, the Premier League side announced on Monday, August 18, 2025. The 27-year-old Argentina centre-back reportedly has been a cornerstone of Spurs’ resurgence under manager Ange Postecoglou. The deal, which extends Romero’s stay until the summer of 2029, is a major coup for Tottenham as they look to build on their recent Europa League triumph.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Romero expressed his delight at extending his stay, saying, “I’m incredibly happy to sign this new contract. Lifting the Europa League trophy as captain was a dream, and I want to achieve more with this group.”
Cristian Romero was pivotal in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph and Copa America victories in 2021 and 2024
Romero joined Tottenham from Atalanta in August 2021, initially on a season-long loan before the move was made permanent in the summer of 2022 for a reported £42.5 million. Since arriving in North London, the World Cup-winning defender has made 126 appearances across all competitions, scoring eight goals. Cristian Romero’s international pedigree reportedly further enhances his value to Tottenham.
A key figure in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph and back-to-back Copa América victories in 2021 and 2024, he brings a winning mentality to a club historically starved of silverware. It is claimed by various reports that the announcement of Romero’s new contract comes at a critical juncture for Tottenham, who are navigating a busy period in the transfer market and a congested fixture schedule.
With the January transfer window open, Spurs have been linked with moves to bolster their squad, including interest in Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Inter Milan’s Hakan Calhanoglu. It was Cristian Romero’s stint at Atalanta, where he won Serie A's Defender of the Year award for three consecutive seasons, that reportedly caught the eye of Tottenham’s recruitment team. It is said that since joining Spurs, Romero has formed a formidable partnership with Dutch centre-back Micky van de Ven, providing the defensive solidity that has underpinned Ange Postecoglou’s attacking philosophy.
