Cristian Romero sends message about permanent transfer on the day Tottenham launch new home kit

Cristian Romero may have just sent a clear suggestion to Tottenham fans as to what his future holds in north London. The Argentine made the move to north London last summer, when Nuno Espirito Santo was in charge.

At the time, those within Spurs told that the defender had made the loan move with an option that was all but an obligation for the Lilywhites to sign him. It was also believed that Romero had agreed terms on a long-term contract with the club when he first joined.

However, earlier this year the deal was described as more of a complicated one, although thought to be a loan with an obligation to buy for £46.7million. Antonio Conte has been full of praise for a player who has become so key in a Tottenham team, proving why he was Serie A's defender of the year, in the season before he made the move to England.

Antonio Conte clarifies Cristian Romero's Tottenham future after loan ends

When the Italian was asked about Romero and his future at Spurs, Conte didn't seem to have any doubts about the Argentine remaining in N17. "I think the club bought him. I think so," he said. "He's on loan but we have an obligation to buy. We bought him!"

The 24-year-old did suffer with some injury issues in his first season at Tottenham, which included him missing the final stretch of the season. However, when he was fit, Romero quickly became a key part of Conte's regular line-up, starting in 21 of his 22 Premier League features.

The Argentine produced 148 recoveries and 72 clearances, as well as getting up the pitch when he could, to try and make an impact in the attacking third. Just last month, former Lilywhites defender Ledley King, was full of praise for the Spurs man.

"I think he’s been brilliant. He came from Italy with a