Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Romero set for Atletico Madrid after £34m fee agreed
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid despite interest from Arsenal and Inter Milan.
C. Romero
player
Player
Cristian Romero
Position
Centre-back
From
Tottenham
To
Atletico Madrid
Fee
£34 million
What happened. Cristian Romero is poised to join Atletico Madrid after the Spanish side agreed to pay £34 million for the Tottenham captain.
- Arsenal, Inter Milan and Barcelona showed interest.
- Inter Milan agreed a fee but not personal terms.
- Romero is 28 and attracted interest after Spurs signed Senesi and van Hecke.
The move is in final stages, with Romero expected to leave Spurs this summer.
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