In recent days, Atlético Madrid has been on all fronts. Having exited the FIFA Club World Cup, the club from the Spanish capital has continued to make progress in its transfer window. One month ago to the day, the Colchoneros finalized Antoine Griezmann's contract extension until June 2027. A decision that set the stage for much discussion. A week later, on June 9, the Madrid players permanently signed Clément Lenglet, who was on loan last season. The Frenchman signed until June 2029. Yesterday, Matteo Ruggeri signed until 2030. The Atalanta left-back was bought for €20 million.
In terms of departures, Madrid have parted ways in recent days with Axel Witsel, César Azpilicueta, and Reinildo. All were at the end of their contracts. But the transfer window is far from over at Atlético. The Spaniards want to complete a priority project, namely the recruitment of a central defender. And they already have a target in mind: Cristian Romero (25 years old). The Tottenham veteran is the player so desired by Diego Simeone to strengthen his rearguard. Questioned a few days ago by Marca about the Colchoneros' interest, the main interested party didn't close the door. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Atlético will sign a huge check for Romero
"I'm going to give my best until the last day. I'm happy. Tottenham makes me feel like an important player. But I would love to play in La Liga , that's what I miss." Indeed, the Argentinian played for CA Belgrano (Argentina) before moving to Italy, where he played for Genoa, Juventus and Atalanta Bergamo. Loaned to Spurs in 2021, he signed permanently there in 2022. In London, he quickly established himself as a leader, even regularly wearing the captain's armband under Ange Postecoglou. Winner of the 2025 Europa League with the English side, Cuti Romero (26 matches, 1 goal, 2 assists in 2024-25), who was injured for part of the year, is El Cholo Simeone's dream signing.
To satisfy their coach, Atlético decided to accelerate this Wednesday. AS reveals that the La Liga club will make an offer of €70 million. In detail, they will propose €55 million fixed and €15 million in bonuses. This is what fits the request of Daniel Levy, the formidable president of Spurs. Indeed, he set the price of the player under contract until 2027 at €70 million. For his part, Romero is excited about the idea of joining the Colchoneros, where he already has unanimous support among the coaching staff and the locker room. Like him, Álex Baena (Villarreal), who will be bought for €50 million from Villarreal, and Johnny Cardoso (Betis), about to be recruited for €30 million, will join the capital. Atlético is breaking the bank this summer!
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