Not Kudus – Vinai Venkatesham reveals Tottenham Hotspur’s ‘best business’ in the 2025 summer transfer window

To the surprise of many, though, Romero not only committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new deal at N17 but was also named club captain for the 2025/26 season. It is understood that both Thomas Frank and Spurs CEO Vinai Venkatesham played a crucial role in convincing the centre-back that his future remained in North London, as the club continue to pursue success on all four fronts.

Tottenham surprised everyone by extending Cristian Romero’s contract

Romero has already etched his name into Tottenham’s history books. The World Cup-winning defender played a pivotal role in ending the club’s long trophy drought last season, helping Spurs lift the Europa League title against all odds. He has since carried that form into the new campaign, forming a formidable defensive partnership with Micky van de Ven at the heart of the backline.

Speaking at a recent Spurs Fan Forum, CEO Vinai Venkatesham reflected on Romero’s contract renewal, describing it as an unmatched piece of business. Quoted by Lilywhite Rose on X, Venkatesham said,

“The Romero contract extension was the best deal in world football this summer.”

Romero’s decision to stay was met with immense joy and relief among Tottenham fans. The 28-year-old has arguably been the club’s best defender in recent years, and his loyalty to the badge only cements his growing status as a modern legend at Hotspur Way. Venkatesham’s glowing remarks further underline just how highly the Argentine is valued within the club.

Now, the onus is on Romero to maintain his excellent form under Frank and continue leading by example as Spurs chase success domestically and in Europe. With Tottenham aiming to compete across all competitions once again, keeping their captain fit and firing could prove pivotal to sustaining their strong start and building on last season’s achievements.