Atletico Madrid have agreed a £34.2m fee to sign Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero. The 28-year-old Argentina international moves to Spain this summer, marking Atletico's fourth major recruitment in a massive spending spree that is set to exceed £100m.
Details of the Romero transfer deal
Atletico Madrid have secured the services of Cristian Romero from Tottenham in a deal worth £34.2m (40m euros). This move comes after a period of intense speculation linking the Argentina international with several Premier League heavyweights.
- Transfer Fee: £34.2m (40m euros)
- Sell-on Clause: 15 per cent to Tottenham Hotspur
- Destination: Atletico Madrid
- Player Age: 28
Spurs will not walk away empty-handed thanks to a 15 per cent sell-on clause included in the agreement. Wamma! While Tottenham fans are reeling from the loss of their defensive pillar, the club has also learned that Djed Spence is heading to Inter Milan in a deal worth £25.6m (30m euros).
Why did Tottenham sell Cristian Romero?
Tottenham decided to sell Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid for £34.2m despite interest from Arsenal. The North London club was reportedly unwilling to sell their club captain directly to their fierce rivals, Arsenal.
Romero has been a constant in the Spurs backline since arriving from Atalanta in 2021. During his five seasons in the Premier League, he made 156 appearances and chipped in with 13 goals. He even captained the side last season during a tense battle where they narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League.
It is a massive loss for the Spurs faithful. To lose your captain and defensive leader is a heavy blow, especially when you consider how vital he was during Argentina's recent World Cup final run. He missed only one game for his country this summer, proving his fitness and importance on the world stage.
Atletico Madrid are clearly building a powerhouse. With the addition of Romero, alongside new arrivals Kang-in Lee, Morten Hjulmand, and Alejandro Grimaldo, Diego Simeone is cooking something very special in Spain.
Is Cristian Romero heading to Atletico Madrid?
Yes, Cristian Romero is joining Atletico Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of £34.2m, leaving Spurs after five seasons and 156 appearances.
Source: BBC Sport
