Romero sees Álvarez as the world's best and Messi's heir with Argentina

Romero praised Álvarez as the world's best player and Argentina's heir to Messi's number 10 shirt.

Cristian Romero has given an interview praising his Atlético Madrid and Argentina teammate Julián Álvarez, calling him the best player in the world right now. When asked who should inherit Messi's iconic number 10 shirt for Argentina, Romero initially joked that it should be retired, but ultimately backed Álvarez for the role, citing his humility, family values and character alongside his technical abilities.

Romero also discussed his ambitions at Atlético, emphasizing that his dream is to win a trophy with the club. He described finding a new home at Madrid since his arrival and stressed that the only way to be remembered at a club is through winning titles. He has been sharing a winning mentality with his teammates, treating every match as a final, and believes a trophy this season would be historic for the group.

The defender also praised manager Diego Simeone's intensity during matches, though noting he is calm in day-to-day interactions. Romero added that he would sign his Argentina defensive partner Lisandro Martínez for Atlético if he could.