Cristian Romero, the fiery Tottenham centre-back, has once again raised eyebrows with his blunt posture toward Arsenal. Though he never explicitly used the word “hate,” his comments and actions strongly suggest a deep-seated animosity toward the North London rivals. In interviews leading up to tense derby games, Romero refers to Arsenal not by name but simply as “them,” a subtle but pointed sign of disdain.
His avoidance of Arsenal’s name sparked a reaction among Tottenham fans, especially when he said: “If you’re top of the league, you deserve to be there … but we want to be there ourselves. We are working hard thinking about us, not them.” It’s a statement that underscores his competitive edge, but also his unwillingness to lend any respect to their rivals.
Romero’s hostility doesn’t just end in words. On social media, he caused a stir by reposting a tweet that criticized Tottenham’s logistics organization — specifically, that the club did not arrange a private jet for players returning from international duty. The repost claimed this disadvantaged him against Arsenal, suggesting fatigue affected his performance. Although he later deleted the post, it revealed real emotional frustration tied to how he perceives his treatment by his own club, especially in the context of big games like the derby.
Behind the scenes, Romero is known as a “mentality monster” — someone who hates to lose, and especially hates losing to Arsenal. His manager, Ange Postecoglou, has even said he wishes more players shared Romero’s burning intensity.
In short, while Romero may not publicly declare a poetic “hatred” for Arsenal, his words and behavior paint a clear picture: to him, Arsenal are more than rivals — they are a challenge to be dismantled, not acknowledged.
