{
  "id": 1002705,
  "title": "Atlético Madrid signs Argentina defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/atletico-madrid-signs-argentina-defender-cristian-romero-from",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:19:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/08/15/atletico-madrid-signs-argentina-defender-cristian-romero-from-tottenham"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madrid-based Atlético Madrid announced on Saturday the signing of Argentine defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham for a reported fee of 34 million pounds ($46 million). The 28-year-old center-back agreed to a five-year contract with the Spanish club, which will run until June 2031. Romero, who was part of Argentina's World Cup-winning squad in 2022, has made 58 appearances for his national team. The defender previously captained Tottenham last season, appearing in 32 matches and extending his total playing time to 156 games since joining the club from Atalanta in 2021.",
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    "Atlético Madrid signs Cristian Romero from Tottenham",
    "Romero joins on five-year contract worth 34 million pounds",
    "Argentine defender played 58 matches for national team"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}