De Zerbi Addresses Romero & Vicario Future Amidst Inter & Juventus Links

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has spoken candidly about the club's transfer strategy, suggesting that another significant signing is imminent, following their record-breaking acquisition of Sandro Tonali. He has also indicated that both Cristian Romero and Guglielmo Vicario may be permitted to depart this summer, with Inter Milan and Juventus reportedly interested in their services.

De Zerbi's Comments on Romero and Vicario's Potential Moves to Inter and Juventus

Tottenham has significantly invested in De Zerbi's vision, with the club's summer spending now exceeding €250 million. This influx of talent includes Sandro Tonali, who became the most expensive Italian footballer ever for the second time in his career upon his recent transfer from Newcastle United. He joins other acquisitions such as Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, and free transfers Marcos Senesi and Andrew Robertson.

Speaking to Football London, De Zerbi hinted at further incoming transfers but also acknowledged that several first-team players could still leave before the transfer window closes.

"The transfer market is not finished for sure, but we have completed 60 percent of our project in the transfer market. Now we have another bomba!," De Zerbi stated.

Among the players widely expected to leave Tottenham this summer is centre-back Cristian Romero. Romero possesses considerable Serie A experience, having previously played for Juventus, Atalanta, and Genoa. Inter Milan, who have also strengthened their defensive line by signing John Stones, are reportedly pursuing Romero actively.

Addressing the Argentine defender's future, De Zerbi recalled early conversations: "At the beginning of my time, in April, I had, I don't know, one million individual meetings! And [the players] told me what was their idea. I said: ‘Yes, help me to stay up, and then I help you to leave’. If you don’t help me to stay up, you stay underwater with me!"

"But Romero with me was unbelievable. Top. In his behaviour, his respect, he suffered when he did not play the last game. It is not true that he wanted to leave for Argentina to prepare for their World Cup. It’s not true.

"After the {World Cup} semi-final we text a message, but I never called him to convince him to stay. I respected what he told me. Like for Vicario, like for every player.

"Romero as a player is one of the best centre-backs in the world, but at the end I said I want to respect the will of the players."

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English Translation and Paraphrasing:

De Zerbi Gives Update on Romero and Vicario Regarding Inter and Juventus: ‘I Never Called Him’

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has openly discussed the club's transfer activities, suggesting that Spurs are close to securing another high-profile signing, following their club-record deal for Sandro Tonali. He has also implied that both Cristian Romero and Guglielmo Vicario are potentially available for transfer this summer, with links to Inter Milan and Juventus.

De Zerbi's Remarks on Romero and Vicario, Linked with Inter and Juventus

Tottenham has shown strong backing for De Zerbi, making several prominent signings that have pushed the club's summer expenditure beyond €250 million. Sandro Tonali recently became the most expensive Italian footballer of all time for the second time in his career upon joining from Newcastle United. He is part of a group of new arrivals that also includes Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, and the free transfers of Marcos Senesi and Andrew Robertson.

Speaking to Football London, De Zerbi indicated that another new player is expected to join, but also noted that several current first-team players might depart before the transfer window concludes.

"The transfer market is certainly not over, but we have fulfilled 60 percent of our transfer market objectives. Now, we have another major signing coming!," De Zerbi announced.

Among the players widely anticipated to leave Tottenham this summer is centre-back Cristian Romero, who has extensive experience in Serie A from his stints with Juventus, Atalanta, and Genoa. Inter Milan, who have also recruited centre-back John Stones, are reportedly actively pursuing a deal for Romero.

Regarding the Argentine player's future, De Zerbi shared his early approach: "At the start of my tenure, in April, I had numerous individual meetings! The players expressed their intentions to me. I responded: ‘Yes, help me secure our position, and then I will help you move on’. If you don't assist me in staying afloat, you will sink with me!

"However, Romero was exceptional with me. Top-tier. In his conduct, his respect, he was visibly upset when he didn't play the last match. It is untrue that he intended to leave for Argentina to prepare for their World Cup. That is false.

"We exchanged messages after the {World Cup} semi-final, but I never contacted him to persuade him to stay. I respected his expressed wishes. This applies to Vicario as well, and to every player.

"As a player, Romero is among the best centre-backs globally, but ultimately, I stated that I wish to respect the players' desires."