Cristian Romero praised as World Cup's best defender, Spurs eye transfer

Antonio Conte hailed Tottenham captain Cristian Romero as the outstanding defender of the FIFA World Cup, stating his performances were "under‑estimated" and that he was "the best defender by a mile" throughout the tournament. Conte highlighted Romero’s improvement and the aggressive style rooted in his Argentine upbringing.

The manager’s comments have intensified speculation about Romero’s club future, with Inter Milan reported to be pursuing the defender and interest also mentioned from Barcelona. Tottenham has not confirmed any intention to sell, leaving the player’s next destination undecided.