Cristian Romero tells Spurs 'I wasn't perfect' but 'I always gave everything' after sealing Atletico move
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has penned an emotional farewell message to fans after sealing a move to Spanish club Atletico Madrid. Defender Romero, 28, leaves the North London club after five eventful seasons in which his on-field temperament often undermined his world-class talent. He signs for Atletico on a five-year deal, with British media reporting the transfer fee as just over £34.2…
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero penned an emotional farewell message to fans, acknowledging he was not perfect but always gave his all during his five-season tenure at the club. The 28-year-old defender leaves Spurs for Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal, with a transfer fee reported to be just over £34.2 million. Romero expressed his pride in making 156 appearances and scoring 13 goals for Spurs across all competitions.
He initially joined Spurs on loan from Atalanta in 2021 before making the move permanent. Despite receiving five red cards and missing 11 games through suspensions, Romero helped the club win their first trophy in 17 years by defeating Manchester United in the 2025 Europa League final. Romero's best moment at Tottenham was leaving with a heart full of memories and enormous pride for everything they achieved together.
The Argentina international has been a member of the squad that won the 2022 World Cup and featured in the 2026 tournament, including the final.
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