A piece of news completely shook the transfer market.The RealMadrid board has taken an unexpected turn in its transfer policy by presenting an offer of 100 million euros for the Argentine defender Cristian Cuti Romero, current Tottenham Hotspur player, as revealed by the site specialized in the transfer market Fichajes.net.
The elimination against Albacete in the Copa del Rey and the defeat against Benfica in the group stage of the Champions League have generated an internal crisis in the Spanish capital.The board headed by Florentino Pérez has reacted quickly, betting on a large investment to strengthen a defense that has been highly questioned in recent months.
Real Madrid’s defensive situation has become unsustainable after Éder Militão’s long-term injury and the lack of reliable replacements in the squad.The young Raúl Asencio has not managed to establish himself in the elite and DeanHuijsen has shown limitations in maximum pressure scenarios.For their part, the experienced Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba have left doubts due to their continuous medical absences and their irregular performance, according to the aforementioned media.
Coach Álvaro Arbeloa has been the main promoter of the operation, endorsing the signing of the Argentine center back.According to the specialized media, the arrival of Cuti Romero aims to “inject aggressiveness and character into a line that breaks down in every game.”Arbeloa believes that the Spurs player can provide the reliability that the defense lost after the departure of historical defensive references.
The profile of the Córdoba defender, world champion with Argentina, fits the club’s urgent need to find a leader capable of reorganizing the defensive system from the first minute.Romero’s presence would allow the youngest members of the squad to release depression, who have not supported the weight of the white shirt in recent weeks.
The club chaired by Florentino Pérez has opted for a firm strategy by presenting an offer that seeks to break the resistance of Tottenham president Daniel Levy, known for his toughness in negotiations.According to the aforementioned portal, the 100 million euros put on the table aim to close the operation immediately, knowing that time is of the essence and the team’s sporting situation does not allow for delays.
The movement not only has a significant economic impact, but also seeks to send a message of authority to the rest of the competitors.For RealMadrid, the arrival of a central defender of Romero’s stature represents a strategic reinforcement aimed at guaranteeing the stability of the team in the short and long term.The club sees in the Argentine a player capable of stopping the defensive passivity that has condemned the team in recent Champions League matches.
The board trusts that the player’s desire to wear the RealMadrid shirt can facilitate the agreement and unlock one of the most important transfers of the European winter window.The 27-year-old Argentine soccer player has had a brilliant season with the English team, accumulating six goals and providing four assists in 26 appearances.
The next few hours are decisive to know if Tottenham agrees to get rid of its main defensive bastion in the middle of official competition.The English club is in a delicate position, since losing a reference in the defense could affect its sporting aspirations for the season.
The Spurs are going through an irregular path so far this season, ranking 14th in the Premier League with only 28 points, 22 behind the leader Arsenal and 11 behind Chelsea, the last to qualify for a ticket to a European competition for next season.In addition, they were eliminated from the League Cup in the quarterfinals at the hands of Newcastle and said goodbye to the FA Cup in the third round by losing 2-1 against Aston Villa.On the other hand, they finished fourth in the regular phase of the Champions League and directly entered the round of 16 of the highest European competition.
