Cristian Romero sparks Tottenham fan reaction with dig at Daniel Levy and co
Cristian Romero’s farewell message to Ange Postecoglou has sparked debate amongst Tottenham supporters, with some seeing it as a subtle dig at Daniel Levy and others questioning the Argentine’s future at the club.
Tottenham Hotspur announced the appointment of new head coach Thomas Frank on 12 June, less than a week after sacking Ange Postecoglou.
The Danish manager arrives in north London with a reputation for overachieving on a limited budget, owing to the commendable work he carried out at Brentford, and he is now set to take charge of Spurs for the next three seasons, having signed a three-year deal.
Yet, Tottenham’s managerial announcement was not the only thing that caught the eye on that day, as vice-captain Cristian Romero took to social media to share a message regarding the departure of Postecoglou, just hours after Thomas Frank’s arrival was confirmed.
The Tottenham centre-back tweeted: “Ange, thank you for these two incredible seasons. You’re a fantastic coach, but above all, a great person who deserves the best.
“From day one you paved the way despite the many obstacles that always existed and always will exist. Beyond everything, we won a trophy and went down in the history of this beautiful club, which is the only thing that matters.
“I wish you the best because you deserve the best, and thank you for everything.”
Tottenham fans react to Cristian Romero cryptic Postecoglou tribute
Romero’s message has drawn significant attention across social media, as his reference to the obstacles that “always existed and always will exist” left many Tottenham fans speculating about the real intent behind the post.
Of course, many Tottenham supporters interpreted the wording as a veiled swipe at chairman Daniel Levy, while others believe it was a signal of Romero’s desire to leave Spurs.
There is a growing feeling that the Argentine’s loyalty lies elsewhere, and his conduct in recent months has only added to the uncertainty surrounding his future.
One Tottenham supporter claimed: “People trying to claim it is some sort of dig at Levy or that he loves Ange so much he is forcing a move after the sacking make me laugh. He is just being tactical. He wants to go to Spain and he wants to force it without looking like the bad guy.”
Another fan was more direct: “The writing is on the wall with this guy. Tottenham need to offload early for as big a fee as possible and reinvest. Great player on his day but there is just not enough of them, not reliable. Best to cash in now and move on. Guehi could be an option.”
A similar sentiment was echoed elsewhere: “Sell him ASAP. Get best deal from Madrid and good riddance. Bloke turns it on in a final and that is it. Goes missing most games, and that is when he can be bothered to turn up. Give me Danso any day. Proper defender with a proper attitude.”
Another Tottenham supporter highlighted Romero’s previous remarks about his family’s struggles to settle in London, suggesting his mind is already made up: “He would leave under any circumstances after that interview about his family and how hard it is for them to live in London. He is a top player but when his heart is somewhere else he should go, he is replaceable.”
And finally, one Tottenham fan summed up the mood of indifference some now feel towards the centre-back: “Could not care less. Go if he does not want to play for the badge.”
Spurs set to open contract talks with Cristian Romero
Undoubtedly, Romero remains a high-level defender when at his best, and even Alexis Mac Allister recently referred to Cristian Romero as the best centre-back in the world for several years.
However, as several fans have already pointed out, no individual is bigger than the club. If a Tottenham player sees his future elsewhere and is no longer committed to the cause, then a parting of ways is often best for all parties.
Reports continue to link Tottenham with a desire to retain Romero’s services, with suggestions that new contract talks are expected to commence in the coming weeks.
Whether or not he signs remains to be seen, but this summer could be pivotal in determining his long-term future at Tottenham Hotspur.
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