LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Cristian Romero’s season is already over, and it’s a major blow for Tottenham. The team coached by De Zerbi, currently fighting to avoid a shocking relegation, will have to do without their defensive leader and one of the Spurs fans’ favorites.

The former Genoa and Atalanta player, born in 1998, has been at the club since 2021, but according to reports from the English outlet CaughtOffside, his future could lie elsewhere, especially in the event of relegation.

The club may decide to put one of its most valuable assets on the market, with his price tag estimated between €60 and €65 million. The Argentine defender is under contract with Tottenham until 2029, but the club may need to raise funds and could give in to interest from Atlético Madrid, managed by Diego Simeone, a long-time admirer of his fellow countryman.

According to the same source, Real Madrid are also interested, while Manchester United have been monitoring him for some time in the Premier League.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “We’re happy with Bastoni, we’re happy with what he has given to Inter, and I’m sure he will continue to give us a lot. If someone is interested in Bastoni, they know the phone numbers.” Yesterday, Piero Ausilio summed up the ongoing saga surrounding the Nerazzurri defender, who for months has been increasingly linked with Barcelona.

Mundo Deportivo continues to fuel the story, explaining that the Blaugrana are the only club the Italian international centre-back would say yes to, partly because he is fascinated by Flick’s work (“He never misses his matches,” MD says) and by the Catalan city.

This would be the reason why he is not willing to talk to other interested clubs such as Manchester City last summer and Liverpool now, according to the Barcelona-based newspaper. Bastoni has reportedly made his stance clear to his agents: “Barça or I stay at Inter.”

Negotiations between the player and the Spanish club are said to be at an advanced stage, with only Flick’s final approval still missing. Negotiations between the player and the Spanish club are said to be at an advanced stage However, Ausilio’s words serve as a reminder that Inter are waiting for a call and, according to Mundo Deportivo, the Nerazzurri have set a valuation of between €70 and €80 million for the player.

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METZ (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Having survived the Crans-Montana fire last New Year’s Eve, despite suffering serious burns, 19-year-old Tahirys Dos Santos has signed his first professional contract with Metz, committing himself to the club until 2027. A product of the club’s youth academy, where he joined at the age of 8, he returned to play with the second team on April 11.

“I am very happy and proud to sign my first professional contract with the club where I trained,” he said. “It is the result of many years of work, sacrifice, and determination to achieve my childhood dream. This moment is even more special after the difficult months I spent in the hospital. This experience has made me stronger and taught me to never give up. I want to send my support to all those who are still fighting: never lose hope.”

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Bournemouth have chosen Marco Rose. The 49-year-old German coach, who has signed a three-year contract, will take over next season from Andoni Iraola, who recently announced his departure from the Cherries, who he had led since 2023 and with whom he could earn a place in European competition this year. Rose was free after being sacked in March 2025 by Leipzig, with whom he had won the German Cup and the German Super Cup in 2023. The German coach also coached Borussia Moenchengladbach from 2019 to 2021 and then, in the 2021-22 season, Borussia Dortmund.

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BUCHAREST (ROMANIA) (ITALPRESS) – Gheorghe Hagi will take over the legacy of Mircea Lucescu, who passed away on April 7, as Romania’s coach. The former Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, Brescia, and Galatasaray star has signed a four-year contract and will be tasked with reviving a national team that missed out on the next World Cup, having been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by Turkey.

This is a return for Hagi, having already held the position of coach in 2001, albeit only for four matches. The former number 10, who led Farul Constanta to the Romanian title in 2023, will make his debut in the June friendlies against Georgia and Wales, followed by the Nations League, with Romania drawn in a group that also includes Sweden, Bosnia, and Poland.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – An independent fiscal watchdog has urged the Maltese government to rein in rising expenditure, warning against further increases in what it described as “non-productive spending”.

In its annual report to Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council said recent budgets have been marked by persistently high spending alongside permanent revenue-reducing measures.

While acknowledging the government’s commitment to keep the deficit below the EU’s 3% of GDP threshold and maintain debt well under 60% of GDP, the council raised concerns over how public funds are allocated.

It noted that improvements in the fiscal balance have largely been driven by strong revenue growth, cautioning that such conditions may not last if economic circumstances weaken.

The council recommended tighter spending controls to preserve fiscal space and allow flexibility for future adjustments, stressing the need to prioritise efficiency and long-term sustainability in public finances.

Labour market conditions remain robust, with employment rising by 3.9%, supported by continued immigration flows. Unemployment has fallen to historically low levels, hovering near 3%.

However, the report highlighted that Malta’s economic growth continues to rely heavily on domestic demand, fuelled by both private and government consumption, a trend expected to persist in the near term.

While this has supported short-term growth, the council warned of risks, including pressure on infrastructure, strain on public finances, and limited gains in productivity and competitiveness.

It reiterated the need to gradually shift towards a more export-oriented growth model, calling this transition a “pressing strategic priority”.

The council said boosting exports will require sustained investment in innovation, diversification, productivity, and the strengthening of competitive sectors.

Expanding Malta’s export market share, it added, is essential to enhancing long-term economic resilience and growth.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Transfer rumors aren’t fazed by José Mourinho. The 64-year-old Portuguese coach of Benfica has been linked in recent days with Real Madrid, which, barring a Barcelona collapse, appears destined to end the season with “zero titles.”

This is why Alvaro Arbeloa’s future as Los Blancos coach is in serious jeopardy, so much so that president Florentino Perez is reportedly considering a return for the Special One.

He has always admitted to enjoying a successful period in his career in Madrid (from 2010, immediately after the treble with Inter, to 2013, the year he returned to Chelsea), despite never winning a “tenth” Champions League title, but he did win a La Liga title, a domestic cup, and a Spanish Super Cup with the Merengues.

According to ‘Marca’, however, the rumors remain just that for now because the Spanish club hasn’t reached out to the former Roma manager, who is focused solely on Benfica. His priority is to finish the season well, and, at least publicly, he’s avoiding discussing his future.

“Can I guarantee I’ll be at Benfica next season? I spoke about it two months ago, weeks ago, and a few days ago. I can’t guarantee what will happen,” Mourinho recently responded at a press conference, although many are betting on his return to Real Madrid.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta is preparing to trial autonomous buses under a new legislative framework prioritising safety, controlled testing and evidence gathering. The initiative is being introduced by Transport Malta as part of an EU-funded pilot project. It involves collaboration between the University of Malta and Malta Public Transport, the national operator. Testing is expected to take place in both Malta and Gozo on pre-approved routes. In Malta, one route will connect Smart City and the Esplora science centre in Kalkara. In Gozo, trials will run between San Lawrenz and the Ta’ Dbieġi Crafts Village. The project is scheduled to continue until 2027.

Despite the term “autonomous”, the buses will not operate without human oversight. Each vehicle will carry a qualified driver at all times, ready to take control instantly if required. Existing legislation currently requires a driver to maintain full control of any vehicle, limiting real-world testing. The new framework creates what officials describe as a tightly controlled legal “sandbox” for experimentation. Only approved operators will be permitted to conduct trials under strict authorisation. Each route will require specific approval, and all trials will be time-limited. The initiative aims to support EU smart mobility goals while building local technical expertise. Authorities say the focus is on collecting real-world data before any long-term policy decisions are made. Officials emphasise that the project is not a precursor to immediate driverless public transport. Instead, it is intended as a low-risk assessment of how autonomous systems perform in Malta’s road conditions.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Andreas Christensen’s future is still up in the air. The 30-year-old Danish center back, who is still recovering from a partial cruciate ligament tear in his left knee suffered before Christmas, is out of contract in June and would like to stay at Barcelona.

But according to “Mundo Deportivo,” negotiations for a renewal are stalling: Christensen has reportedly already rejected the club’s offer, which included a one-year contract with an option for the following season, tied to variables, and a significantly lower salary than what the player currently earns, having arrived in the summer of 2022 on a free transfer from Chelsea. Christensen, a player favored by Flick for his quality, experience, and versatility, is confident that an agreement can be reached, but in the meantime, clubs from the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, and even the Italian Serie A are reportedly interested.

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MUNICH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Bad news for Bayern Munich, which has lost Serge Gnabry. The Bavarian club announced that the player has suffered “an avulsion of the adductor tendon in his right thigh” and will be out for a “long time.” The recovery time has not been specified, but according to German press, Gnabry has not only ended his season early, but also risks missing the next World Cup with Germany. Bayern, who could celebrate winning the Bundesliga title today, are still in contention both in the Champions League, where they will play the two-legged semifinal against PSG, and in the German Cup, where they face Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.

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