Christian Romero (26), a key defender and vice captain of Tottenham Hotspur, has sparked significant controversy by expressing blunt dissatisfaction with the club's medical system.

Statements that surpass mere disappointment, reaching a level of 'targeting the medical system,' are interpreted as having cracked the internal discipline and trust within Tottenham, while also igniting speculation about his transfer possibilities.

The controversy originated from remarks made by Romero through the Argentine media 'TyC Sports.' He appealed, saying, "It was very hard mentally not being able to play for months," and noted, "In fact, I could have returned sooner."

He revealed, "There were no particular measures taken by Tottenham, and the situation continued to worsen."

Romero expressed contrasting trust in the Argentine national team's medical staff, saying, "The medical staff of the Argentina national team rescued me from a bad situation and allowed me to play football again. I will be forever grateful to them."

After returning from a toe injury in December last year, Romero faced a recurrence of a thigh muscle injury just 15 minutes into the match against Chelsea. He had no official match appearances for about three months, and his return was in the match against Bournemouth on the 10th.

Despite this long absence, Tottenham fans showed patience towards him, but immediately after his return, he joined the Argentina national team during the international match period, leading to criticism that he prioritizes the national team over his club. At that time, Romero's physical condition was not at 100%, but he ultimately proved his match fitness by playing the full game against Uruguay.

According to British media outlets 'TBR Football,' 'Last Word on Spurs,' and 'TeamTalk,' Romero has repeatedly expressed to various media that he was "very disappointed and angry" with Tottenham's medical system.

He repeatedly credited the Argentine medical staff instead of Tottenham, saying, "Football is what I love the most. I am genuinely grateful to the national team trainers who got me back on the field."

Such remarks go beyond simple comparisons and are interpreted as signifying a collapse of trust in Tottenham's injury management system.

Romero's remarks extend beyond personal grievances and connect directly to the overall atmosphere of the team. He is currently considered a key defender and vice captain of Tottenham, one of the team's leaders.

As Romero's relationship with the club progressively deteriorates, the possibility of a transfer is rapidly rising. Various media outlets, including 'Goal.com,' 'Give Me Sport,' and 'Spurs Web,' report that "Real Madrid is closely monitoring Romero and has placed him at the top of their wishlist."

Currently, Romero has a contract with Tottenham until 2027, but the club reportedly proposed a substantial salary increase to tie him to a long-term contract. However, Romero has not yet signed, and there are reports that he is hesitating to renew if the team fails to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

According to local reports in the UK, if the negotiations for Romero's contract extension stall, Tottenham's senior management plans to cash in on him in this summer's transfer market. One source stated, "If Romero's side does not finalize the contract extension during the season, the club will consider immediate sale," expressing a firm stance.

This indicates that depending on Romero's actions during the remainder of the season, Tottenham's defensive structure could undergo significant changes.

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