{
  "id": 718423,
  "title": "Atlético win Cuti Romero race as €40 million Spurs transfer agreed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/atletico-win-cuti-romero-race-as-40-million-spurs-transfer-agreed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T01:18:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/atl-tico-win-cuti-romero-011831646.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlético de Madrid has successfully secured the services of Tottenham Hotspur defender Cuti Romero for €40 million, as confirmed by multiple sources, including AS, Marca, and others. The Argentine international, who led Spurs to the Europa League title last season, is expected to arrive in Madrid soon for a medical and contract signing.\n\nBorn in Argentina, Romero has played 58 times for his country and was the club captain during Spurs' successful 2025 campaign. However, his time at Tottenham has been marred by disciplinary issues and injuries, amounting to 73 games missed over the past five seasons. The 28-year-old's potential role at Atlético is expected to be a key center-back in a refurbished defense, potentially forming a formidable trio alongside Dávid Hancko and Marc Pubill in a 3-5-2 system.\n\nWith a total fee of €40 million, including variables, the signing is a significant coup for Atlético, given Romero's injury and disciplinary history. However, the Argentine is considered the best central defender available at this price point, potentially bringing massive returns to the Spanish club if he remains fit and avoids suspensions for accumulate fouls.",
  "summary": "Diego Simeone has his long-desired defensive leader.",
  "key_points": [
    "Atlético secures Cuti Romero from Tottenham for €40 million",
    "Argentine defender leads Spurs to Europa League title",
    "Romero faces disciplinary issues and injuries at Tottenham"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}