Tottenham hit as Cristian Romero could miss the start of next season as he confirms his desire to compete at the Olympics
Tottenham could be without star defender Cristian Romero for the start of next season after he commented on his Olympic dream.
Romero will already participate in a tournament this summer in the America Cupbut now it has been made available to fulfill a double function.
Men's soccer at the Paris Games begins on July 24, just ten days after the Copa América final is held at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida.
rosemary Argentina They are defending champions and tournament favorites, which would mean little rest for the centre-back if the World Cup champions avoid an unlikely upset in the United States.
However, the worst thing for the Spurs is men's football at the level Olympic Games it only ends the week before the new Premier League season begins.
Romero has publicly stated his ambition to be one of Argentina's three senior players for this summer's Under-23 tournament.
“I never had the opportunity to be in the Olympic Games and I would love to,” he said. rosemary.
“Obviously it doesn't depend on me, but if they want to take me I am available for the Argentine team.
“I still have the same enthusiasm and desire as always to continue doing things well at the club to continue having the possibility of being here.”
Tottenham could now be left in a difficult position if Argentina turn to Romero, with a strong possibility that the 25-year-old will need time off afterwards and therefore miss the start of the campaign.
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The Olympic Games are not recognized by fifameaning Spurs can veto any call-up, but by doing so the club risks complicated consequences.
Losing Romero so close to the season is less than ideal considering his potential blockbuster schedule.
Tottenham's last game of the 2023/24 campaign is away from home Sheffield United on Sunday, May 19.
Romero will then return to pre-Copa America tournament action less than a month later for Argentina's friendly against Guatemala.
The Copa América will then take place between June 20 and July 14, before any participation in the Olympic Games takes place from July 24 to August 10.
The 2024/25 Premier League season begins seven days later, meaning Romero would miss Tottenham's entire preseason and probably also the first few games due to free time and to get back into rhythm.
