Video shows Atlético Madrid's unique presentation of new signing Cuti Romero

Atlético Madrid has officially welcomed Argentine defender Cristian "Cuti" Romero to the squad, securing his transfer from Tottenham for a reported $40 million euros after he passed his medical examinations.

The club marked Romero's arrival with a unique presentation video on social media. In the video, Romero is depicted as a Formula 1 driver, complete with a helmet adorned with the Argentine flag colors and a racing suit featuring the club's stripes. He is shown driving a race car bearing the number 1998, the year of his birth.

At 28 years old, Romero's signing is intended to bolster Atlético Madrid's defense. The team conceded 44 goals in La Liga last season, the highest tally during manager Diego Simeone's tenure. This acquisition follows the loan of Clément Lenglet to Benfica and comes amid competition from Inter Milan for Romero's signature.

Romero spent five years in English football, playing 123 Premier League matches, scoring 11 goals, and accumulating 36 yellow cards along with four red cards. His intense playing style, which involves significant physical contact, is seen as a good fit for Simeone's tactical approach, though it reportedly led to disciplinary issues and public clashes with Tottenham's management during his final year in London.

In related news, Atlético Madrid played a preseason friendly against Olympique Marseille, winning 2-1. Meanwhile, striker Julián Álvarez reportedly met with the coach to express his desire to move to Barcelona, but the club's management insists on adhering to his $500 million release clause.