Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 5 Aug 2026
Inter risk losing Romero to Atletico as funds stall
Inter's handshake deal for Romero is on hold until they sell, and Atletico are circling.
C. Romero
player
Player
Cristian Romero
Current club
Tottenham Hotspur
Linked club
Inter, Atletico Madrid
Reported fee
€40m (Inter), €30m (Atletico)
What happened. Inter have a handshake deal with Tottenham for Romero at €40m but cannot complete it until they sell players, while Atletico Madrid have made sales to fund a €30m bid.
- Inter need to sell Pavard, Frattesi, or Asllani first.
- Atletico sold Ruggeri and Molina to raise funds.
- Marca reports Atletico's €30m offer may not be enough.
Inter risk losing Romero to Atletico if they can't raise funds quickly.
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