Atletico Madrid agree deal for Tottenham captain Romero

Spurs' captain is set for a move to Spain after long-term interest from Atletico.

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What happened. Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham to sign Cristian Romero, with the package worth around £34.2m (€40m) plus add-ons.

• The deal includes a 15 per cent sell-on clause.
• Romero preferred a move to Atletico over Inter and Arsenal.
• He made 124 appearances for Spurs over five seasons.

Romero is expected to depart this summer, with the transfer now close to completion.

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