Atletico Madrid Strengthens Its Defense with Cristian Romero
Atletico Madrid has made a significant addition to its squad by signing Cristian Romero, a 28-year-old defender from Tottenham, for a contract until June 30, 2031. The move comes as the club continues to build its roster for the upcoming season, following the signings of Alejandro Grimaldo, Kang-in Lee, and Morten Hjulmand.
Romero, who was part of the strong Argentina side that lost in the World Cup final to Spain, brings a wealth of experience to the Atletico defense. He was also instrumental in helping the club end a 17-year trophy drought by winning the 2025 Europa League, where he was named Man of the Match in the final against Manchester United.
Departure from Tottenham and Reflections
The 28-year-old expressed his gratitude to Tottenham fans in a farewell message, acknowledging that the journey with the club wasn't perfect. However, he left with a heart full of memories and immense pride. Romero's departure from Tottenham comes just days after another Argentine defender, Nahuel Molina, left Atletico for Serie A side AS Roma for a fee of 17 million euros (£14.5m).
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