Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball.LondonUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Romero nears Atletico move as Spurs deal in final stages
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has given the green light to join Atletico Madrid, with a deal close.
C. Romero
player
Player
Cristian Romero
Current club
Tottenham Hotspur
Linked club
Atletico Madrid
Other interest
Inter Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona
What happened. Cristian Romero is closing in on a move to Atletico Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur, having given the green light to the transfer.
- Both clubs are a few million apart on the fixed fee.
- Bonus structure of the deal still needs to be decided.
- Atletico's coach Diego Simeone is a pull for Romero.
A deal is close, but final details on fee and bonuses remain unresolved.
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