Barcelona-linked Premier League defender chooses to join Atletico Madrid
Cristian Romero has made a decision on his future The Argentine centre-back had interest from several clubs, most notably Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Arsenal, but according to reports ...
Barcelona-bound Argentine defender Cristian Romero has opted to join Atletico Madrid instead. The 28-year-old centre-back was being courted by several top clubs, including Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Arsenal, but ultimately chose the Spanish La Liga side. The final deciding factor, according to reports, was Atletico Madrid's persistence over three consecutive transfer windows, spearheaded by manager Diego Simeone.
Inter Milan was willing to match Barcelona's bid of up to €35 million, but Atletico's opening offer was reportedly around €30 million. Romero still has a contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2029, and the London club has set an asking price of around €40 million for the Argentine.
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