Atletico Madrid agree personal terms with Tottenham’s Cristian Romero

Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement on personal terms with Tottenham's Cristian Romero, signalling the Argentine defender's imminent departure from North London. Romero, 26, has established himself as a cornerstone of Spurs' defence since his arrival from Atalanta in 2021, making 135 competitive appearances and forming a formidable partnership that helped Tottenham challenge for European qualification consistently across the past three seasons.

The move represents a significant coup for Diego Simeone's side as they strengthen their backline for the upcoming campaign. Romero's distribution and aerial dominance have made him indispensable in the Premier League, where he averaged 7.2 clearances per match last season whilst maintaining a 78 per cent pass accuracy. Atlético currently compete in La Liga's upper echelon and pursue Continental silverware, making the addition of a defender with Romero's physical presence and tactical intelligence a statement of intent in their title ambitions.

Negotiations between the clubs now centre on agreeing a fee for the centre-back, whose contract at Tottenham runs until 2027. Should the transfer be formalised, Romero would become one of Atlético's marquee signings and add proven European pedigree to their defensive infrastructure. The 26-year-old made 32 appearances across all competitions for Spurs last season, demonstrating the consistency that has caught Simeone's attention as the Madrid club pursues reinforcements to close the gap on rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid.