Atletico Madrid Complete Signing Of Tottenham Defender Cristian Romero
Madrid: Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Argentina defender Cristian Gabriel 'Cuti' Romero from Tottenham Hotspur, with the 28-year-old centre-back signing a contract until June 30, 2031. Romero joins Atletico after five seasons with Tottenham, where he established himself as a key figure in the club's defence and helped Spurs win the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League. The Argentine…
Atletico Madrid have officially completed the signing of Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero. The Argentine centre-back, 28, has signed a contract with the La Liga club until June 30, 2031. Romero's five-year stint at Tottenham helped the Premier League side secure the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League title, and he was named the tournament's best player.
Romero, born in Cordoba, began his professional career with Club Atletico Belgrano and later moved to Europe to play for Genoa and Juventus. During his time at Juventus, he was named Serie A's best defender in the 2019/20 season. Romero has made 156 appearances for Tottenham, scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists. Internationally, Romero has captained Argentina to two Copa America titles and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where they finished as runners-up.
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