Tottenham Captain Cristian Romero Completes €40 Million Move to Atlético Madrid
Spurs continue their busy transfer window with Djed Spence also agreeing to a £27 million move to Inter Milan, while Hull City breaks its transfer record.
The story
Tottenham Hotspur's captain, Cristian Romero, has officially completed his transfer to Atlético Madrid for a reported fee of €40 million, including additional options. European football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the agreement on August 13, stating "HERE WE GO!".
The 28-year-old Argentine defender, known for his strong one-on-one defending and aggressive physicality, is expected to undergo medical tests before his official announcement. This move marks the end of Romero's five-year tenure at Tottenham, where he played 156 official matches.
His departure sees him reunite with Lee Kang-in at Atlético Madrid, under coach Diego Simeone, whose defensive philosophy aligns with Romero's playing style. The transfer saga had seen interest from Inter Milan and FC Barcelona before Atlético finalized the deal.
Off the pitch
| Player | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djed Spence | Tottenham Hotspur | Inter Milan | £27m |
| Nobel Mendy | Rayo Vallecano | Hull City | (undisclosed, exceeds £20m) |
| Lucas Herrington | (undisclosed) | Hull City | (undisclosed) |
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