‘Cuti’ Romero Leaves Tottenham for Atlético Madrid on Five-Year Deal
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Atlético Madrid has signed Argentine central defender Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero from Tottenham.
- Romero has agreed to a five-season contract, keeping him at the Spanish club until June 30, 2031.
- The transfer follows an initial agreement between the clubs, with Romero completing his move after a medical in Madrid.
Atlético Madrid has secured a significant defensive reinforcement with the signing of Argentine international Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero. The Spanish club announced on Saturday that Romero has put pen to paper on a five-year deal, committing his future to the club until June 30, 2031.
The transfer marks a return to Spain for the highly-rated center-back, who previously played for Tottenham Hotspur. Following an initial agreement between the two clubs, Romero traveled to the Spanish capital to finalize the move. He successfully completed his medical examinations, paving the way for his official presentation as an Atlético Madrid player.
Romero's arrival is expected to bolster Atlético's defense, adding depth and quality to Diego Simeone's squad. His commanding presence and defensive capabilities have made him a sought-after player in European football, and his signing represents a major coup for the Madrid-based club.
Originally published by BioBioChile in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.