Cristian Romero dodges Tottenham exit talk, 'focused' on relegation battle

"The truth is that I'm focused on the situation we're in. I have a lot of respect and affection for the club and I want to finish the season in the best way possible. We'll see later but the most important thing now is to recover energy to help Spurs."

"This match was also good to gain some confidence despite the elimination. We've had some bad matches in the Premier League to be honest, but the last one against Liverpool, we also came out with a draw so we're picking up some good feelings again and that's the overall sense that we're left with."

Cristian Romero has rejected discussion of a potential summer transfer, stating his complete focus is on Tottenham's Premier League survival battle. After returning from concussion protocols to feature in Spurs' 3-2 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid, Romero emphasized his commitment to the club despite manager Diego Simeone's public praise. Romero's stance aligns with teammates Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro, who have similarly downplayed transfer rumors and external distractions. Tottenham's recent performances, including a draw at Liverpool and the European win, have provided momentum ahead of a crucial relegation clash against Nottingham Forest. Manager Igor Tudor secured his first victory in charge, lifting belief within the squad during a challenging season.

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