Cristian Romero is retained at Tottenham Hotspur until June 2029. The 28-year-old defender earns £200,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Cristian Romero
Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur
🌍 Argentine
💰 Weekly Wage: £200,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2029 (2 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Cristian Romero earns 290.1% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Cristian “Cuti” Gabriel Romero is a professional footballer who plays as a defender (center-back) for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Argentina national team. He was born in Córdoba, Argentina.
Romero began his career at Belgrano in the Argentine Primera Division, making his debut in 2016. He joined Genoa in Serie A in July 2018 and then joined Juventus in July 2019, with Juventus loaning him back to Genoa for the 2019/20 season.
He was loaned again at the start of 2019/20, this time to Atalanta – a move that was later made permanent.
In August 2021, Tottenham Hotspur announced his signing from Atalanta on an initial season-long loan with an option to make the deal permanent. In August 2022, Romero joined Tottenham on a permanent deal.
At international level, Romero has represented Argentina at Under-20 and senior levels. He made his senior debut in a World Cup qualifier against Chile on 3 June 2021.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Cristian Romero's contract expire?
Cristian Romero's current contract expires on June 30, 2029.
How much does Cristian Romero earn per week?
Cristian Romero earns approximately £200,000 per week.
Who does Cristian Romero play for?
Cristian Romero currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur.
What position does Cristian Romero play?
Cristian Romero plays as a defender.
How old is Cristian Romero?
Cristian Romero is 28 years old.
What is Cristian Romero's annual salary?
Annualised, Cristian Romero's basic salary is approximately £10,400,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £200,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Cristian Romero sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Cristian Romero can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2028, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2029.
How many months are left on Cristian Romero's contract?
Cristian Romero has approximately 35 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2029. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Cristian Romero's wage compare to other defenders?
Cristian Romero earns roughly 3.90x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Cristian Romero is paid 3.90x the position average.
When was Cristian Romero born?
Cristian Romero was born on April 27, 1998, making the player 28 years old as of today.