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Cristian Romero says Tottenham have an 'incredible' player who can reach the very top

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Cristian Romero praised former Tottenham teammate Micky van de Ven, saying he is an 'incredible' player who can achieve great heights. Romero and Van de Ven formed a strong centre-back partnership at Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou. Romero noted Van de Ven's numerous strengths, including his speed, technical ability, and defensive skills.

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Cristian Romero says Tottenham have an 'incredible' player who can reach the very top
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Cristian Romero praised former Tottenham teammate Micky van de Ven, saying he is an 'incredible' player who can achieve great heights. Romero and Van de Ven formed a strong centre-back partnership at Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou. Romero noted Van de Ven's numerous strengths, including his speed, technical ability, and defensive skills. The pair complemented each other well and were considered one of the best pairings in the Premier League.

Romero and Van de Ven's partnership was key to Tottenham's success, helping the club end their 17-year trophy drought in May 2025. Romero highlighted that Van de Ven has few weaknesses and has the potential to achieve anything he sets his mind to, depending on his own efforts and career choices. Their performance was impacted by injury issues and managerial changes at the club.

Romero left Tottenham for Atletico Madrid in the summer, following controversy surrounding his departure. He had a good relationship with Van de Ven, both on and off the pitch, and believes their partnership elevated their individual performances. The duo's potential was significant, and with the right management, they could have been one of the best centre-back pairings in world football.

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Cristian Romero has spoken about a former Tottenham Hotspur teammate, who he believes is capable of reaching whatever heights he sets his mind to. The former Spurs captain left North London to sign for Atletico Madrid in the summer, and he departed under a bit of a cloud. While there was never any doubt about Romero’s ability or his commitment when he was on the pitch, his behaviour off it was sometimes controversial. His decision to fly back to Argentina before the final game of last season, before being forced to fly back to London after the media and fan backlash, essentially sealed his fate at Spurs.

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