Cristian Romero has taken a swipe at Tottenham Hotspur’s leadership, blaming the club’s ongoing struggles on a lack of investment in the playing squad.
The Argentine defender, while expressing his support for manager Ange Postecoglou, suggested that the Spurs hierarchy, led by chairman Daniel Levy, has failed to equip the team for sustained success.
Tottenham suffered a demoralizing defeat on Sunday, squandering a two-goal lead against Chelsea, which has left them languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table. Despite the disappointing results, Postecoglou retains the backing of the board heading into the festive period, but expectations are mounting for a turnaround.
Romero, however, shifted the blame away from the coaching staff and players, pointing to the club’s inconsistent investment strategy as a key factor.
“Manchester City competes every year, and you see Liverpool, Chelsea—they strengthen their squads and keep improving,” Romero explained.
“Chelsea struggled but invested again, and now they’re seeing results. These are things we should imitate.”
The defender lamented Tottenham’s recurring issues, suggesting that the root causes have been ignored for too long.
“In the last few years, it’s always the same story: first, the players are blamed, then the coaching staff is changed, but the same people remain responsible,” Romero said.
“This is a beautiful club with a great structure, capable of competing for titles every year if the right decisions are made.”
Tottenham’s transfer strategy has drawn scrutiny, particularly after the sale of star striker Harry Kane to Bayern Munich in 2023 for £85 million. The funds were used to secure Dominic Solanke in a £60 million deal, but many argue the reinvestment hasn’t been enough to elevate the squad to a competitive level.
With Postecoglou working to stabilize the team, Romero’s remarks may add pressure on the Spurs board to rethink their long-term strategy and address the need for greater investment in the January transfer window.