In recent days, Atlético de Madrid has been on all fronts. Released from the FIFA club World Cup, the Spanish capital's club continued to advance on its transfer window. A month ago, the Colchoneros completed the extension of Antoine Griezmann until June 2027. A choice that made people talk. A week later, on June 9, the Madrilenians definitely recruited Clément Lenglet, who was on loan last season. The Frenchman signed until June 2029. Yesterday, it was Matteo Ruggeri who signed until 2030. The left side of Atalanta was bought € 20 million.
In the direction of departures, the Madrid have separated in recent days of Axel Witsel, César Azpilicueta and Reinildo. All were at the end of the contract. But the transfer window is far from finished at Atlético. The Spaniards want to complete a priority file, namely the recruitment of a central defender. And they already have a target in mind. They are Cristian Romero (25). The Tottenham Taulier is the player so desired by Diego Simeone to strengthen his rear guard. Questioned a few days ago by Marca On the interest of the Colchoneros, the main interested party had not closed the door. On the contrary.
Atlético will sign a huge check for Romero
“I will give the best of myself until the last day. I am happy. Tottenham gives me the feeling of being an important player. But I would love to play in Liga, that's what I miss. “ Indeed, the Argentinian went through the CA Belgrano (Argentina) before joining Italy, where he wore the jersey of Genoa, Juventus and Atalanta Bergame. Loaned in 2021 to the Spurs, he signed definitively there in 2022. In London, he quickly established himself as a leader, he who even regularly carried the captain's armband under the orders of Ange Postcoglou. Winner of the Europa 2025 League with the English, Cuti Romero (26 matches, 1 goal, 2 assists in 2024-25), which was injured part of the year, is the dream recruit of El Cholo Simeone.
To satisfy its coach, Atlético decided to accelerate this Wednesday. AS reveals that the Liga club will make an offer of € 70 million. In detail, they will offer € 55 million fixed and € 15 million in bonuses. This is what sticks to the request of Daniel Levy, the formidable president of the Spurs. Indeed, he set the price of the player under contract until 2027 to € 70 million. For his part, Romero is packed at the idea of joining the Colchoneros, where he is already unanimous in the staff and the locker room. Like him, Álex Baena (Villarreal), who will be bought € 50 million in Villarreal, and Johnny Cardoso (Betis), in the process of being recruited € 30 million, will join the capital. Atlético blows up the bank this summer!
