Atletico Madrid in Talks to Sign Tottenham's Cristian Romero

Atletico Madrid is currently in discussions regarding a transfer for Cristian Romero, the captain of Tottenham Hotspur, who is expected to depart the club this summer.

Romero, an Argentina international, joined Spurs from Atalanta in August 2021, initially on loan before making the move permanent the following year. He signed a new four-year contract with Tottenham last August. Atletico's interest in the 28-year-old defender has been noted, with manager Diego Simeone keen on securing his services.

In addition to Atletico, Inter Milan has also shown interest in Romero, who played a significant role in Argentina's World Cup campaign. Tottenham is aware of Atletico's pursuit, and reaching an agreement on personal terms for Romero is not expected to be a challenge. Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi has indicated he would respect players' wishes if they choose to leave.