{"id":44959,"date":"2026-03-25T20:20:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T00:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/world-class-tottenham-star-has-a-special-clause-that-could-see-him-leave-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T20:20:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T00:20:37","slug":"world-class-tottenham-star-has-a-special-clause-that-could-see-him-leave-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/world-class-tottenham-star-has-a-special-clause-that-could-see-him-leave-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"World-class Tottenham star has a &#8216;special clause&#8217; that could see him leave this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/world-class-tottenham-star-has-a-special-clause-that-could-see-him-leave-this-summer\/#Cristian_Romero_special_clause_only_applies_to_La_Ligas_big_three\" >Cristian Romero special clause only applies to La Liga&#8217;s big three<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/world-class-tottenham-star-has-a-special-clause-that-could-see-him-leave-this-summer\/#Romero_likely_to_leave_Tottenham_after_another_frustrating_season\" >Romero likely to leave Tottenham after another frustrating season<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has reportedly secured a preferential escape route to La Liga, with a special release clause in his contract allowing him to join Spain&#8217;s elite squad for a fixed fee of 60 million euros. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Argentina World Cup winner, who signed a lucrative contract extension last summer, appears to be planning his future away from north London amid a season of unprecedented turmoil at the club.<\/p>\n<p>According to MARCA, this clause was strategically included by Romero to avoid sacrificing his dream move to Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs officially value their star defender at nearly \u20ac70 million, but this &#8216;special clause&#8217; will offer a significant discount to a select group of suitors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cristian_Romero_special_clause_only_applies_to_La_Ligas_big_three\"><\/span>Cristian Romero special clause only applies to La Liga&#8217;s big three<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The special nature of the contract means that not just any club can trigger the \u20ac60 million fee.<\/p>\n<p>This clause only applies to Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Diego Simeone&#8217;s Atl\u00e9tico are considered the favorites. The Argentine has never hidden his admiration for his compatriot, recently saying he is a &#8220;huge fan&#8221; of Romero&#8217;s personality and defensive aggression.<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid are also reportedly monitoring the situation with a view to revamping their aging backline. The report adds that Romero has similar qualities and is aware of the terms of his contract.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Barcelona also remain interested despite continuing financial constraints.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Romero_likely_to_leave_Tottenham_after_another_frustrating_season\"><\/span>Romero likely to leave Tottenham after another frustrating season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The emergence of this clause comes at a time when the relationship between Romero and Tottenham has reportedly cooled.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs are currently in the midst of a hopeless relegation battle, sitting in 17th place, just one point above the drop zone.<\/p>\n<p>Romero expressed his displeasure and publicly criticized the club&#8217;s lack of intent in the January transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>While La Liga has been tipped as a likely destination for the &#8216;world-class&#8217; centre-back, a move to Premier League rivals Manchester United cannot be completely ruled out, with the Red Devils reportedly prepared to offer him a lucrative contract.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has reportedly secured a preferential escape route to La Liga, with a special release clause in his contract allowing him to join Spain&#8217;s elite squad for a fixed fee of 60 million euros. 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