Romero says farewell to Tottenham ahead of Atletico move

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero posts emotional goodbye to fans as £34m Atletico Madrid switch nears.

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What happened. Cristian Romero has posted a farewell message to Tottenham fans, confirming his departure ahead of a move to Atletico Madrid, with a £34m deal agreed in principle.

• Romero spent five seasons at Tottenham.
• Arsenal had contacted his agents, but Spurs were unwilling to sell to rivals.
• Tottenham signed Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke earlier in the window.

“Today, I say goodbye to a place that, for five seasons, was much more than a club.”

— Cristian Romero

Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal in principle, but the move is yet to be officially announced by the club.

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