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Cristian Romero set to leave Tottenham; Barcelona and Inter Milan interested

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Cristian Romero set to leave Tottenham; Barcelona and Inter Milan interested

Summary

Cristian Romero faces an exit from Tottenham Hotspur after Argentina's World Cup run ended with a loss to Spain in extra time. The player was a key figure in defense for Argentina and has caught the attention of Barcelona and Inter Milan, both seeking to reinforce their squads this summer. With Argentina's tournament commitments concluded, discussions over Romero's departure from Spurs are expected to ramp up between his representatives and the club. However, Barcelona's pursuit hinges on offloading one of their current central defenders to create space and funds for a potential transfer.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina lost to Spain in the World Cup final in extra time.
•Romero has been one of Argentina's standout defenders.
•Barcelona and Inter Milan are interested in signing Romero this summer.
•Discussions over Romero's exit from Tottenham are anticipated soon.
•Barcelona needs to sell a defender before pursuing Romero.

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona, Inter Milan interested in exit-bound World Cup finalist – Romano

What they're saying

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Argentina’s quest to become Bicampeon ended in heartbreak as they lost out to Spain in extra-time. It was a tough one to swallow for Cristian Romero, who had been one of the best-performing players ...
— Yahoo Sports

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