Cristian Romero bids farewell to Spurs ahead of Atletico Madrid move

Cristian Romero has said goodbye to Tottenham Hotspur, with a move to Atletico Madrid now all but sealed pending a medical examination. The deal, reportedly worth around €40 million ($46 million) including performance-related add-ons, closes the book on a turbulent but significant chapter of Romero’s career in the Premier League. The 28-year-old Argentine centre-back posted a farewell message to Spurs supporters ahead of the transfer’s completion, marking the end of a five-year stint that began in 2021. He leaves with a contract that still had three years left on it, a detail that gave Tottenham meaningful leverage at the negotiating table. The deal breakdown The agreement between the two clubs was reached on August 12-13, 2026, after Romero signed off on personal terms with the La Liga side. Beyond the headline fee, Tottenham secured a 15% sell-on clause, meaning they’ll get a cut if Atletico eventually flips their new defender for a profit. For Atletico, Romero becomes the club’s fourth summer signing under Diego Simeone, who has reportedly been tracking the defender for some time. The Spanish club moved quickly after previous negotiations with Inter Milan fell through, seizing a...