Pressing by Lautaro and Zanetti on Romero, but the salary is a stumbling block

The Argentine pressure is intensifying on Cristian Romero. Lautaro Martinez, with the support of Javier Zanetti, has directly contacted the Tottenham defender to convince him to wear the black and blue jersey. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Inter captain has taken advantage of the strong bond formed in the national team, where the two won the World Cup together, two Copa Americas, and the Finalissima against Italy.

On the financial side, Tottenham values the center-back at around 40 million euros, a figure on which Inter could work to set up a negotiation. The main obstacle, however, concerns the salary demands: Romero would like at least 6 million euros per season, an amount that exceeds the current parameters of the Milanese club.

The competition remains fierce. Atletico Madrid continues to follow the Argentine with interest and would be more willing to meet the player’s financial demands. For this reason, Lautaro and Zanetti have intensified contacts, trying to tip the scales in favor of the black and blue side. For the defender, it would be a return to Serie A after his experiences with Genoa and Atalanta.