Messi called him the best defender in the world, now he could go to these European giants for millions

Lionel Messi is the best player in history, however, it is only in recent years that the Argentine seems happier, both with his club and with the Argentine national team. Now, the so-called "best defender in the world" by Lionel Messi, is in great form, and is wanted by a couple of teams.

In the coming weeks, the footballer will surely be present wearing the colors of the Argentine National Team against Uruguay in La Bombonera for the South American Qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup and then against Brazil at the legendary Maracaná Stadium. The 25-year-old defender with a past in Belgrano de Córdoba, Juventus, Genoa and Atalanta has just been nominated for the best player of the month of October in the Premier League, although everyone is already aware of the global importance that the player has. Cuti.

Thus, with his great performances both at the Spurs and with the Argentine National Team, Cuti Romero has aroused the interest of some of the biggest teams in the world, who would be willing to spend the succulent figure of 60 million euros (its value according to Transfermarkt) that the London club will ask to let him go, although it is more than clear that Postecoglou would not want to lose him easily.

According to what was reported on the “El Crack Deportivo” portal, thanks to his notable performances with the Tottenham Hotspur shirt, Cuti Romero would be wanted from two different destinations. On the one hand, Cholo Simeone's Atlético de Madrid; while on the other, Juventus would seek to repatriate him after buying him in 2019 and sending him on loan for two seasons to Genoa and Atalanta. However, both clubs know that it will not be easy to take the world champion and they will have to put up, at least, the 60 million that the London club will ask for.