Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou admits he “wouldn’t argue with Lionel Messi” when it comes to Cristian Romero’s big billing.

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• Tottenham star billed as world's best
• Fellow countryman is a big fan
• Club coach has also been impressed

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Argentina superstar Messi has stated that Romero is “for me, the best defender in the world right now”. The Spurs centre-half helped his nation to Copa America glory in 2021, before then playing an important part in their triumphant World Cup campaign at Qatar 2022.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Romero has taken on more of a leadership role for club and country, with his value to those respective causes continuing to grow. Messi is clearly a big fan, and that is good enough for Postecoglou – even if others may not entirely agree with the opinion that has been shared.

• WHAT THEY SAID

  Spurs boss Postecoglou has told when asked about the glowing reference that Romero has received: “I wouldn’t argue with Messi. I’ll tell you what, I wouldn’t like to play against him [Romero]. Most of the boys don’t like to train against him. He’s a real competitor and I love that about him. Whether it’s training or a game, what you see is what you get with Romero.”

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Romero joined Tottenham from Atalanta in an initial loan agreement in the summer of 2021. That deal has seen been turned into a permanent transfer, with the commanding 25-year-old taking in 68 appearances during his time in north London.

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