Transfer: Tottenham Take Decision on Selling Romero to Arsenal
Barcelona’s late interest could raise Tottenham’s fee as Atlético Madrid remain in advanced talks for Cristian Romero, who has already agreed personal terms.
- Barcelona has emerged as a contender to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, potentially hijacking his expected move to Atletico Madrid in a late transfer twist.
- Atletico Madrid had been leading the race with significant groundwork completed, while manager Diego Simeone pushed strongly to finalize the signing before Barcelona could intervene.
- The 25-year-old World Cup standout looks likely to leave London despite three years remaining on his contract; The Guardian reports Atletico prepared to match roughly £35 million.
- Barcelona's interest provides Tottenham with valuable leverage in final negotiations, as Spurs' priority is securing the strongest possible deal rather than accepting Atletico's offer.
- Unless Barcelona acts quickly with a concrete offer, Romero still appears more likely to join Atletico Madrid, as Simeone values the Argentine's intensity for his Liga side.
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According to Fabrizio Romano, Cristian Romero is moving to Atletico Madrid, who will pay around 300 million Danish kroner for the Argentine.
Tottenham Hotspur's key defender Cristian Romero is on the verge of a move to Atletico Madrid. Romero has already reached a personal agreement, and Atletico is expected to offer a transfer fee of 40 million euros. Tottenham is already preparing for Romero's departure by signing various defensive resources.
Transfer: Tottenham take decision on selling Romero to Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur have insisted on not selling Cristian Romero to Arsenal this summer. The North London club are determined not to strengthen their city rivals. Instead, they are close to selling Romero to Atletico Madrid, despite interest from Barcelona. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Cuti Romero and Atlético Madrid, deal close as […] Transfer: Tottenham take decision on selling Romero to Arsenal
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