Inter Milan have confirmed that they are in talks to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero. The Argentina international, who recently stood out in his country's run to the 2026 World Cup final, is a top target for the Nerazzurri as they aim to strengthen their defensive options.

Ausilio confirms Nerazzurri interest

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio has commented on the club's pursuit of Romero, admitting that active discussions are taking place. The Italian club are keen to complete a deal for the 28-year-old centre-back in the coming weeks.

Ausilo told Sky Italy : “It’s definitely a deal we are trying to sign with the player and the club. These things take some time but there’s definitely interest. Let’s see.”

The Nerazzurri are getting ready to make their first official offer, which is expected to be a loan move with a mandatory purchase clause. Tottenham had initially valued their captain at around €50 million, but the overall package being prepared by the Italian champions is believed to be worth about €40m - per SportMediaset . The player’s representatives were already seen in Milan this weekend for face-to-face talks with the Inter hierarchy.

Romero eyes Serie A return

After five years in north London, Romero seems ready for a fresh challenge in a familiar league and The Guardian reports that Tottenham are prepared to let him leave. The defender first made his name at Atalanta before moving to England, and he is said to see a move to the San Siro as the ideal next step in his career after his achievements on the world stage.

Romer has made 156 appearances for Tottenham since joining in 2021 and was a key part of the squad that won Europa League glory last year. However, his disciplinary record became a concern during the 2025-26 season, when he served four separate suspensions.

Spurs prepare for life after captain

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has already started the process of reshaping his defensive line, which has made the club more willing to sanction Romero's departure. Spurs been proactive in the transfer market, securing Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton in a deal worth £52m and signing Romero's Argentina team-mate Marcos Senesi on a free transfer.

The flexibility shown by Spurs in these talks is largely because of these recent signings, making sure the squad is not left short at the back. While losing a leader of Romero's standing is never ideal, the sizeable financial boost from a possible sale would allow De Zerbi to continue his rebuild of the first-team squad.

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What comes next?

For Inter, the possible signing of Romero would be a major statement of intent as they aim to defend their domestic title and compete at the highest level in Europe. They are searching for a player with proven top-level experience, and Romero’s record as a World Cup winner makes him the perfect fit.

Talks are expected to gather pace in the coming days, with Ausilio likely to lead another round of discussions with Spurs officials soon. With the player's mind seemingly made up on a return to Italy, the responsibility is now on the two clubs to find a compromise on the final fee.