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Juventus 'interested in re-signing Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero'

By Ben Knapton, Senior Reporter | 29 June 2023

Juventus 'interested in re-signing Tottenham's Cristian Romero'

Juventus are reportedly interested in re-signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, who left the Old Lady in 2021 without playing a single game.

Juventus reportedly want to re-sign Argentine defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

The 25-year-old was on the books with the Bianconeri for two years between 2019 and 2021, but he was loaned out to Genoa and Atalanta BC and did not play a single game for the Old Lady.

Romero joined Atalanta permanently in the summer of 2021 before immediately making the switch to Tottenham, where he has since become one of their most important defenders.

The centre-back's stay in North London was officially made permanent at the end of the 2021-22 season, and his contract with the Lilywhites does not expire for another four years.

Romero is expected to play a key role under Ange Postecoglou during the Australian's first season in charge, but according to journalist Gaston Edul, Juventus are now interested in giving him a second chance.

Cristian Romero in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 13, 2022 © Reuters

The Old Lady reinforced their defensive ranks with the signing of Bremer from Torino last summer, but the Brazilian is already being linked with an exit from the Allianz Stadium.

Manchester United and Chelsea are thought to be going head-to-head for Bremer's signature, while his compatriot Alex Sandro is only under contract until the summer of 2024 and could also be allowed to depart.

Sandro would often fill in as a centre-back alongside Danilo last term due to Juve's shortages in that area, while 36-year-old Leonardo Bonucci is also about to enter the final 12 months of his contract.

Defensive acquisitions are therefore thought to be high on Massimiliano Allegri's agenda, but Tottenham can afford to hold out for a hefty fee given Romero's contract situation.

The Argentina international has represented Tottenham on 64 occasions since his initial loan move in 2021, scoring one goal and setting up one more across all competitions.

Cristian Romero in action for Tottenham Hotspur in February 2022 © Reuters

Romero featured 34 times for Spurs last season, but he was criticised for ill-discipline, picking up 11 yellow cards while being sent off in the Premier League and Champions League.

However, Spurs are already preparing to lose several unwanted defenders this summer, having already waved goodbye to Barcelona's Clement Lenglet following the end of his loan spell, although talks over a permanent move are said to be ongoing.

Out-of-favour trio Davinson Sanchez, Joe Rodon and Japhet Tanganga could be allowed to depart, while Eric Dier is yet to extend his contract beyond 2024 and is being tipped to leave on a free transfer.

Wolfsburg's Micky van de Ven is thought to be Tottenham's top defensive target, while moves for Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo and Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi have also been mooted.

Tottenham have already signed three players on permanent deals this summer, welcoming James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario to the club while welcoming Dejan Kulusevski back from his Juve loan.