Cristian Romero faces criticism for unprofessional behavior at Spurs

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Cristian Romero faces criticism for unprofessional behavior at Spurs
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Cristian Romero's conduct during his time at Tottenham Hotspur has drawn scrutiny after he was reportedly late to training multiple times last season. The defender's frustration grew following the club's failure to strengthen the squad, leading to a decrease in professionalism. Romero expressed a desire to leave Spurs, and the club decided to sell him to Atletico Madrid for £34 million, including a sell-on fee. His on-field discipline also suffered, culminating in a red card and several yellow cards throughout the season. Romero's future now lies in La Liga, signaling a significant change for both the player and the club.

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  • Romero was named Spurs captain last year.
  • He was frustrated with the club's lack of ambition in the transfer market.
  • His conduct had a negative impact on his teammates.
  • Tottenham agreed to sell him to Atletico Madrid for £34 million.
  • Romero was red carded twice in the Premier League last season.
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  • 8:20 AMYahoo SportsCristian Romero was late to Spurs training multiple times last term, behaviour had knock-on effect on others
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Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero reportedly started to become rather unprofessional after the club failed to keep their promises to show ambition last season. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium c...

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