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Tottenham agree Romero transfer to Atletico Madrid

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  • Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid have agreed on a transfer for defender Cristian Romero.
  • Romero joined Tottenham in 2021 from Atalanta and made 156 appearances, winning the UEFA Europa League and captaining the team.
  • The 28-year-old defender also achieved significant international success, winning the Copa America twice and the World Cup with Argentina.

Tottenham Hotspur has reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Argentine international defender Cristian Romero, the club announced Saturday. Romero, who joined Tottenham from Atalanta in 2021, became a pivotal player during his five-year spell with the North London club.

Signed from Atalanta in 2021, ‘Cuti’ was a key player in our UEFA Europa League triumph of 2024/25 and was named captain for the 2025/26 campaign.

— Tottenham Hotspur statementHighlighting Romero's key achievements and leadership role at the club.

During his tenure, Romero made 156 appearances across all competitions. He was instrumental in Tottenham's UEFA Europa League victory in the 2024/25 season and was subsequently appointed captain for the 2025/26 campaign. His contributions were significant, with 32 appearances in all competitions during the last season alone.

His 32 appearances in all competitions last season took his tally to 156 in our colours.

— Tottenham Hotspur statementDetailing Romero's playing statistics for Tottenham.

Romero's career at Tottenham was marked by considerable international success. He arrived at the club after winning the Copa America with Argentina and later became one of the few Spurs players to win the World Cup, being part of the squad that defeated France in the 2022 final in Qatar. He secured another Copa America title in 2024 and reached a second World Cup final this past summer.

A Copa America winner just before his arrival, Cuti became only the second Spurs player to win the World Cup when Argentina beat France in Qatar in 2022.

— Tottenham Hotspur statementEmphasizing Romero's international accolades while at Tottenham.

Before his move to Tottenham, Romero began his professional career at Belgrano in Argentina. He then moved to Europe, playing for Genoa and Juventus before his transfer to Atalanta. Tottenham wished the 28-year-old defender well in his future endeavors, concluding their announcement by stating, "We wish Cuti all the best for the future."

He won the Copa America again in 2024 and reached a second World Cup Final this summer.

— Tottenham Hotspur statementFurther detailing Romero's recent international successes.
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