Romero completes Atletico Madrid move from Tottenham

Cristian Romero has left Tottenham after five seasons to join Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid.

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What happened. Cristian Romero has completed a transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Atletico Madrid, signing a five-year contract with the LaLiga club.

• Romero made 156 appearances and scored 13 goals for Spurs.
• He helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar.
• His departure follows Tottenham's signings of Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke.

“I am pleased and happy to join a huge club.”

— Cristian Romero

Romero joins Atletico's squad managed by fellow Argentinian Diego Simeone, with several Argentina teammates.

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