Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club this summer.The Argentine centre-back, who is in line to face England in Wednesday’s World Cup semi final, has made his intentions to depart the north London club clear.Romero looks to have played his last game for TottenhamGettyIt’s been reported that the 28-year-old has held talks with Serie A champions Inter in recent days.However, talkSPORT understands Romero’s prference is a move to La Liga.Barcelona are believed to be interested in bringing the Argentine to the Camp Nou.Spurs are likely to command a significant fee for the defender who still has three years to run on his contract.The Argentina international has had a mixed spell since arriving at Tottenham from Atalanta in 2021.That has mirrored a turbulent time for Spurs on the pitch with Romero singled out at times by some Tottenham supporters.He became embroiled in a storm in may when it was reported that he was to miss Tottenham’s crucial final game of the season in favour of a return to his homeland to watch formative club Belgrano.With Spurs at risk of relegation and Romero getting wind of fan disgruntlement, he U-turned on the idea in favour of supporting his teammates in their quest for survival.Despite holding the captaincy, the Argentine has been linked with a move away from the club.Atletico Madrid appeared to be his next destination with compatriot Diego Simeone keeping close tabs, however an official bid was never forthcoming.Highs and lowsRomero has played 156 times for Tottenham, scoring 13 times.He was part of the Tottenham team that tasted Europa League glory in 2025, playing the full 90 minutes in the 1-0 victory over Manchester United.Romero played a key role in Tottenham surge to Europa League gloryGettyWhile, the defender has often endured a fractious relationship with sections of the fanbase, he has previously aligned with fans in speaking out about the direction of the club.Last season, Romero featured 32 times scoring four goals across all competitions.However, injuries hampered sections of his campaign.His greatest achievement as a Tottenham player came in 2022 when he lifted the World Cup with Argentina.Romero will be hoping to repeat the feat this weekend but the world champions must first overcome England in Atlanta on Wednesday.This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break. More to follow…