Tottenham supporters were left stunned after seeing star defender Cristian Romero beam while in conversation with Pep Guardiola after Man City's win over Spurs.
City took a huge step towards securing a record-breaking fourth Premier League title by beating Tottenham 2-0 on Tuesday, while also eliminating Spurs from the Champions League race as Aston Villa secured fourth place in the table.
Romero has enjoyed a stellar season at the heart of Ange Postecoglou's defence and despite being beaten, appeared to be in great spirits as he conversed with City boss Guardiola.
The combative Argentine centre-back was largely at fault for City's opening goal after being easily beaten in a footrace with Phil Foden prior to Erling Haaland giving the visitors the lead.
He was further involved in another flashpoint in the second half after clattering into the head of City goalkeeper Ederson and forcing the Brazilian to be withdrawn amid concussion concerns.
However, it appears there were no hard feelings at full-time as Guardiola approached Romero and enjoyed a playful exchange with the defender who was left looking delighted.
The City manager regularly interacts with opposition players on the pitch after games and briefly spoke with Romero before lightly punching him in the chest.
The 26-year-old smiled back at the Spaniard before looking around with a smile on his face as other Tottenham players appeared dejected after defeat.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou later fumed at his team and the club's fanbase in his post-match press conference after some supporters in the stadium celebrated City's victory as it dents Arsenal's title hopes.
However, eagle-eyed fans that spotted the exchange have warned Guardiola that Romero - who is contracted until 2027 - won't be joining Man City.
'Now that everything is over. Pep don't even dare. He is going nowhere,' said one post on X.
Another comment stated: 'Pep is telling him to get to a proper club if he wants to win things and Romero saying think your right.'
A third online post similarly stated: 'Lifetime contract please I love this guy too much'.
Cityzens17CampusD
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go on keep sucking off the sheikh. you will get somewhere🤡🤡 glory hunter you would be glazing Romero if he was a city player. 🤡🤡
Romero would surely be benched on City 100%. who would he replaced?? He looks good because spurs have average players.😂😂😂😂
SpursWithoutKane
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player of the season with 0 trophies😂😂😂 every city's defender is better than him. He only knows how to foul player.🤣🤣🤣🤣
go on keep sucking off the sheikh. you will get somewhere🤡🤡 glory hunter you would be glazing Romero if he was a city player. 🤡🤡
Cityzens17CampusD
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just look at the EPL defenders of the season. and find me City player from there. you cant Arab sucker
player of the season with 0 trophies😂😂😂 every city's defender is better than him. He only knows how to foul player.🤣🤣🤣🤣
SpursWithoutKane
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anyway we don't need that average defender
just look at the EPL defenders of the season. and find me City player from there. you cant Arab sucker
Youngpal46
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we'll see him in the city next season
Which of your defender good reach am.. Go check him static compare to each of your defender and see who comes top.. Da search before coming to comment rubbish. He was just unlucky with the club him da play for..
Kesadlor
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pep told Romero that 10M have been credited into his bank account for city win
jipceiloyz
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Pep was just thanking him for not scoring and a light pump for hurting the keeper...🤣🤣🤣
doaacinoty
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the truth. Romero is good. very calm defender. I like him in city.
masonfin45
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Annoying
Cityzens17CampusD
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in your dreams maybe
anyway we don't need that average defender
SpursWithoutKane
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we'll see him in the city next season
in your dreams maybe
kipdlmnptz
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But he's one to be blamed for the first opening goal
Mpumey
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very good defender
viuiortuyz
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we'll see him in the city next season