‘Best in the world’ – Coach suggests Tottenham superstar’s ceiling is still unknown

Argentina’s Under-23 boss Javier Mascherano has stated that Cristian Romero is one of the best centre-backs in the world, but the Tottenham man may still not be at his peak yet.

Cristian Romero is a star for club and country

Argentina have breezed through the group stages of Copa America and they are now the favourites to retain the title that they won three years ago.

Romero was an important part of their march to the title back in 2021, with the centre-back showcasing his class in the tournament despite being relatively new to the national set-up at the time.

Three years on, the Tottenham man is now one of the leaders of the Albiceleste side and he has arguably been the nation’s best player in the tournament so far.

The 26-year-old has marshalled the backline brilliantly, with Argentina not conceding a single goal in the group stages, with the press in the South American country lavishing praise on the defender (Tyc Sports).

How good could Cristian Romero become?

Argentina and Barcelona legend, Mascherano, who knows a thing or two about what makes a good centre-back, has now joined the Romero fan club, speaking in glowing terms about the Spurs vice-captain.

The 40-year-old told TyC Sports: “Cuti Romero is among the best centre-backs in the world, if he’s not the best already. We don’t know what his ceiling is.

“He has demonstrated it throughout the entire season at Tottenham. He has been a cornerstone player for the team, incredibly important, and the Tottenham coach has repeatedly praised him in big matches.

“I believe he is at an incredible level, a player with impressive abilities who continues to grow and improve. The level he is reaching is impressive.”

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It is only a matter of time before the biggest clubs in Europe come knocking for Romero, which is why it is vitally important for Spurs to win something next season and demonstrate to the centre-back that he can achieve his ambitions at N17.