When it comes to Cristian Romero’s huge billing, Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou concedes he “wouldn’t dispute with Lionel Messi.”
Argentina’s Lionel Messi has said that Romero is “the finest defender in the world right now.” The Spurs center-half helped his country win the Copa America in 2021 before playing a key role in their World Cup victory in Qatar in 2022.
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Romero has taken on more of a leadership role for club and country, with his value to those respective causes continuing to grow. Messi is clearly a big fan, and that is good enough for Postecoglou – even if others may not entirely agree with the opinion that has been shared.
Spurs boss Postecoglou has told talkSPORT when asked about the glowing reference that Romero has received: “I wouldn’t argue with Messi. I’ll tell you what, I wouldn’t like to play against him [Romero]. Most of the boys don’t like to train against him. He’s a real competitor and I love that about him. Whether it’s training or a game, what you see is what you get with Romero.”
GettyWHAT HAPPENS NEXT?Romero joined Tottenham from Atalanta in an initial loan agreement in the summer of 2021. That deal has seen been turned into a permanent transfer, with the commanding 25-year-old taking in 68 appearances during his time in north London.
