Inter Milan reach agreement with Tottenham for Cristian Romero

Cristian Romero is on the verge of joining Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri have reached an agreement worth around €40 million with Tottenham to sign the Argentine defender. However, the player himself prefers to wait for a possible move from FC Barcelona.

Inter Milan have taken a significant step forward in the Cristian Romero saga. According to information from Ben Jacobs published on GiveMeSport, the Italian club has reached an agreement with Tottenham for a transfer estimated at €40 million. Despite this breakthrough between the two clubs, the deal is not yet finalized, as the Argentine defender has not yet given his final approval. While Inter and Tottenham have agreed on the transfer fee, several details still need to be negotiated between the Italian club and the player. Discussions are focusing in particular on salary, bonuses, and contract length.

Cristian Romero has his eye on FC Barcelona

The 2022 World Cup winner still favors a move to FC Barcelona. Indeed, the Catalan club tops his list of preferred destinations, but their financial situation is complicating negotiations. The Blaugrana will first need to complete several sales to create enough room before making a concrete offer. For Barcelona, their pursuit of Romero will depend on their ability to balance their books in the coming days. As long as the expected sales are not finalized, the Spanish club cannot realistically compete with Inter.

Inter are banking on Romero's defensive solidity

Cristian Romero has established himself as one of the most experienced center-backs of his generation. Having already played in Italy before his move to the Premier League, the Argentine international is very familiar with Serie A, where he made a name for himself with Atalanta.

His profile matches Inter's needs, as they look to strengthen their back line with a player who can bring experience, aggression in duels, and quality in building from the back. A tough and committed defender, Cristian Romero had a mixed season. With Tottenham in the 2025-2026 campaign, the Argentine defender featured in around 22 matches across all competitions, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. He was also outstanding with Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, where his defensive consistency helped lead the Albiceleste to a final, ultimately lost to Spain. He has earned 58 caps for his country, with 4 goals and 1 assist, underscoring his importance to the Albiceleste setup.

The future of the 28-year-old Argentine defender should be decided in the coming weeks. If Barcelona do not act quickly, Inter Milan—who already have an agreement with Tottenham—could take a decisive advantage and wrap up one of the most closely-watched defensive sagas of this summer transfer window.

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