Italian outlet CMW claim that Antonio Conte could still return to Juventus at the end of the season from Tottenham, and if he is to go back to the Old Lady – he would want Cristian Romero to come with him; a double Juventus return.
Conte, 53, remains out of contract at the end of the season. Tottenham have the option to extend his stay for another 12 months, but whether they do that is another question. They will surely want Conte to be happy to remain at Spurs.
Another option is extending the Italian’s contract with an entirely new deal, potentially taking him beyond June 2024. But after two successive defeats, it might be that Conte is becoming disillusioned at Spurs. Cash in January would help.
Meanwhile, his old club Juventus are seriously struggling. Allegri watched his side lose to Benfica last night, knocked out of the Champions League group stages. The current Juve manager has been given a vote of confidence until June.
But at that point, Conte might not have signed a new deal and a return to Juventus might be on the cards. If he does return to Juve, the club he played for and left as manager in 2014 – CMW claim he wants Romero to come with him.
Conte wants Romero to come with him; a double Juventus return
The chances are, as things stand and with Spurs so far backing Conte and sitting in third – he stays in London. Spurs may choose just to extend his contract until 2024 and by then, the feeling could be a lot greater for Conte.
But, the lure of Juventus will be tempting. The chance to rebuild his beloved club. Romero is one of Europe’s best, young defenders. The Argentina ace of course, joined Spurs from Juventus. To keep Romero, Spurs must keep Conte.
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