Carlos Romero, who is on loan at Espanyol from Villarreal until the end of the season, had previously rejected offers from several clubs, including Stuttgart, to join Espanyol. He believed that Espanyol provided a context of maximum guarantees for him to excel in his first full season at the elite level. Stuttgart, a team that participated in the Champions League this season, is reportedly interested in Carlos Romero due to his impressive performance, even though Espanyol aims to keep him beyond the loan's expiry on June 30. The 23-year-old, whose contract with Villarreal runs until 2027, has also garnered interest from Real Betis, adding to the competition for securing his signature.