Atletico Madrid have stepped up their efforts to sign Argentine defender Cristian Romero, who is expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window.
The center-back is considered coach Diego Simeone’s absolute priority for next season, as the Madrid club aims to build a stronger and more competitive defensive unit.
The club’s strategy is to create a solid defense, where Marc Pubill can be activated on the wing, while Romero forms a duo in the center with David Hancko.
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The Argentine defender’s situation in London has become significantly more complicated in recent months due to internal tensions at the club and physical problems that have kept him off the pitch.
According to reports, various mediators are already working to bring the parties closer and facilitate negotiations between the clubs.
The player himself is seen as ready for a transfer to Spain, attracted by Atletico’s sporting project and the presence of many Argentine footballers on the team.
Atletico Madrid are aware of the financial difficulty of the operation, especially after Romero’s recent contract renewal with Tottenham.
However, sports executives want to take advantage of the player’s desire for a new adventure after the 2026 World Cup.
Coach Simeone believes that the arrival of the Argentine defender will give the team the stability and character needed to compete at the highest European levels.
At “Metropolitano” they value Romero’s physical strength, aggressiveness in duels and quality in building the game from the back.
Atletico Madrid are preparing a significant offer to convince the London leaders, while the aim is to close the deal before the player’s transfer value increases even more after the World Cup.
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For Simeone, Romero represents the ideal leader of the defensive department and a footballer capable of transforming the team’s level in the most important matches.
The Madrid club believes the defender’s determination will play a key role in negotiations with Tottenham during the summer.
In the coming weeks, contacts between the parties are expected to intensify, as Atletico aims to build a new defensive “wall” for the 2026 season with its eyes turned to London.
