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Atletico Madrid sign Tottenham captain Romero until 2031
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Atletico Madrid sign Tottenham captain Romero until 2031

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  • Atletico Madrid signed Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero until June 2031.
  • Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reported a fee of around £34.2 million.
  • Romero made 156 appearances for Spurs after joining in 2021, and was part of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning squad.

Atletico Madrid has secured the signing of Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero, agreeing to a contract that will keep the defender in Spain until June 2031. The Spanish club announced the transfer on Saturday, marking the end of Romero's five-season tenure in north London.

While financial details of the deal were not officially disclosed, British media outlets reported that Atletico Madrid paid approximately £34.2 million (around $46.27 million) for the 28-year-old Argentine international. Romero had previously bid farewell to Spurs supporters on Friday, expressing his gratitude for his time at the club.

Romero joined Tottenham on loan from Atalanta in 2021, making the move permanent later. He amassed 156 appearances and scored 13 goals across all competitions for the Premier League club. His career at Spurs concluded with him being part of the squad that won the 2022 World Cup and also featured in the 2026 tournament.

with a heart full of memories and enormous pride for everything we lived and achieved together

— Cristian RomeroRomero's farewell message to Spurs fans.
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