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Atletico Madrid Step Up Interest For Cristian Romero In The Latest Transfer Update

Cristian Romero has emerged as one of the most discussed defenders of the 2025 summer transfer window, with both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid interested in the Tottenham star, according to sources close to the agent industry.

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has expressed his interest in signing Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero this summer.  Sky Sports News understands Atletico Madrid are interested in a summer move for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, Romero will be entering the final two years of his contract on July 1 and the LaLiga side have been tracking him and consider him to be one of the top centre-backs in the world .

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Atletico Madrid are inching closer to signing Cristian Romero for a reported fee of £55 million after the defender internally expressed his desire to leave , according to reports from just three days ago. An agreement in principle has been reached for Cristian Romero to join Atletico Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur. According to Fernando Czyz, both clubs are nearing an agreement for €55 million and €10 million in add-ons. 

The transfer saga surrounding a potential Cristian Romero move from Tottenham Hotspur to Atletico Madrid shows no sign of slowing down , with reports emerging just hours ago confirming ongoing discussions between the clubs.

Tottenham’s Position

Tottenham will not decrease their valuation of star centre-back Cristian Romero despite Atletico Madrid publicly announcing their interest.  Tottenham Hotspur is refusing to lower their asking price for Cristian Romero as Atletico Madrid pursues the center-back. Spurs value Romero at over £60m ($80m) .

Tottenham value their star defender at €58 million. Atletico Madrid are hoping to sign the Argentine international for less than that, and it remains to be seen whether they can convince them to drop their valuation. 

The Player’s Stance

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero continues to be linked with a move away from the club, and Atletico Madrid are hoping to secure his signature , with the latest reports suggesting he has responded to contract offers from Tottenham.

Romero is presently on vacation but has had conversations with Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.  The 27-year-old defender, who joined Tottenham from Atalanta in 2021, appears to be seriously considering the move to La Liga.

Atletico Madrid are nearing the completion of the signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, potentially ruling out Cristian Romero’s transfer.  This development could complicate Atletico’s pursuit of the Argentine international, though reports suggest they remain determined to secure his signature.

The transfer saga continues to develop rapidly, with both clubs reportedly in active negotiations over what would be one of the summer’s most significant defensive transfers.

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