{"id":49026,"date":"2026-06-22T03:46:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/22\/tottenhams-key-player-roberto-de-zerbi-is-most-likely-to-leave-due-to-his-decision\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T03:46:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:46:17","slug":"tottenhams-key-player-roberto-de-zerbi-is-most-likely-to-leave-due-to-his-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/22\/tottenhams-key-player-roberto-de-zerbi-is-most-likely-to-leave-due-to-his-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham&#8217;s key player Roberto De Zerbi is most likely to leave due to his decision"},"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\/06\/22\/tottenhams-key-player-roberto-de-zerbi-is-most-likely-to-leave-due-to-his-decision\/#Why_does_exit_feel_possible_now\" >Why does exit feel possible now?<\/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\/06\/22\/tottenhams-key-player-roberto-de-zerbi-is-most-likely-to-leave-due-to-his-decision\/#De_Zerbi_wants_to_defend_himself\" >De Zerbi wants to defend himself<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham Hotspur could be heading for a major defensive overhaul, with Cristian Romero reportedly a serious possibility of leaving the club this summer.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to journalist Nicol\u00f2 Sylla, the Argentina international has received a bid and is no longer considered central to coach Roberto De Zerbi&#8217;s plans.<\/p>\n<p>It would be a big change of direction for the Spurs, considering Romero has been one of the most touted defenders in recent seasons.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Timing is important. Tottenham are undergoing a major rebuild under De Zerbi after a difficult season, and the new manager appears determined to rebuild the team in his image.<\/p>\n<p>The Times reported that Spurs are targeting several new additions as part of a wider reset, including defensive reinforcements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_exit_feel_possible_now\"><\/span>Why does exit feel possible now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Romero&#8217;s future has been debated for months.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Sports previously reported that Atletico Madrid were interested in signing him, but talkSPORT claimed there was growing uncertainty about his position at Spurs.<\/p>\n<p>From Tottenham&#8217;s point of view, selling Romero is a risk but not an understandable one.<\/p>\n<p>He is aggressive, experienced and a World Cup winner, but if De Zerbi wants a different type of centre-back, Spurs may feel now is the best time to make money.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"De_Zerbi_wants_to_defend_himself\"><\/span>De Zerbi wants to defend himself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tottenham are already looking to strengthen their backline, with Jan Paul van Hecke already part of De Zerbi&#8217;s defensive rebuild.<\/p>\n<p>Luka Vuskovic&#8217;s future has also been discussed following Brighton&#8217;s interest.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it clear that the Spurs aren&#8217;t just adding depth. They are changing the structure of their defense.<\/p>\n<p>Romero&#8217;s departure is not confirmed, but the situation appears to be more open than before.<\/p>\n<p>If a strong bid is received, Tottenham may decide that a sale will help fund De Zerbi&#8217;s new project.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Last Minute: Tottenham ready for \u00a370m midfield move as Premier League transfer race heats up<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur could be heading for a major defensive overhaul, with Cristian Romero reportedly a serious possibility of leaving the club this summer.According to journalist Nicol\u00f2 Sylla, the Argentina international has received a bid and is no longer considered central to coach Roberto De Zerbi&#8217;s plans. 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