“‘I wasn’t perfect, but I defended this shirt with pride’: Romero leaves Spurs for Atletico in €40m deal

Cristian Romero has announced his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Atletico Madrid for a fee of €40 million, signing a five-year contract with the Spanish club while retaining a 15% sell-on clause for his former team. The 28-year-old Argentine spent five seasons at Spurs before deciding to leave this summer, following the club's failure to secure a place in European football.

Romero's most memorable achievement at Spurs was their Europa League triumph in 2025, which marked the club's first major trophy in 17 years. During his tenure at Tottenham, the captain faced disciplinary issues and criticized the club's ownership on multiple occasions. Romero shared his thoughts on Instagram, stating that while he was not perfect, he always gave his all and defended the shirt with pride.

He expressed his desire to leave his mark on the club and highlighted his commitment to hard work, sacrifice, and achieving success. Despite his departure, Romero emphasized that a part of his heart will always remain at Tottenham, as he was once part of the Spurs family.