Manchester United icon Paul Scholes has publicly called for his former club to pursue Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero, suggesting the defender is ready for a change of scenery. During an appearance on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, the legendary midfielder praised the 27-year-old’s aggressive style and vocal leadership. These comments follow a weekend where the Red Devils secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over a ten-man Spurs side at Old Trafford.
Scholes believes the Argentine World Cup winner has become disillusioned with life in North London. Romero recently made headlines for social media posts that appeared to criticize the Tottenham board for a lack of activity during the winter transfer window. Furthermore, he faced heavy criticism for receiving a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Casemiro during the Saturday clash, an exit that facilitated United’s fourth consecutive win under interim manager Michael Carrick.
Reflecting on the defender’s mindset and potential fit at Old Trafford, Scholes did not hold back his admiration for the player’s intensity:
“Do you know what? I love him. I love watching him play football. He is pissed off at Spurs, isn’t he? He doesn’t want to be there. He is having a go at the crowd, he is having a go at the board, I think his head has checked out a little bit. But I would love him at Manchester United. I just love his character.”
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has struggled to guarantee the center-back’s long-term future amid growing interest from elite European clubs, including Atletico Madrid. Despite signing a contract extension through 2029, Romero’s public outbursts and repeated disciplinary issues have fueled speculation that he may depart this summer. Scholes argues that United should capitalize on this unrest to bring the fiery “Cuti” Romero to the heart of their defense.
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