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, exploring a late attempt to hijack his expected transfer to Atletico Madrid.
- Atletico Madrid had been leading the race, with manager Diego Simeone pushing 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 is prepared to match roughly £35 million.
- Barcelona's emergence provides Tottenham valuable leverage in negotiations, as Spurs prioritize securing the strongest possible deal rather than allowing Atletico to negotiate without competition.
- 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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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
Race to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has taken a shock twist
Cristian Romero’s expected Tottenham exit has taken another twist, with Barcelona reportedly considering a late attempt to beat Atlético Madrid to the Argentina international. Romero looks increasingly likely to leave north London this summer despite having three years remaining on his contract. Atlético have been leading the race and have already made significant progress, but […] The post Race to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has tak…
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