Atletico Madrid pursues Cristian Romero to retain Julián Alvarez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Atletico Madrid is reportedly looking to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero as a strategy to convince Julián Alvarez to stay at the club. With the summer transfer window closing soon, Atletico's efforts come as FC Barcelona continues to pursue Alvarez, looking for a way to finalize a deal. Deco, Barcelona's sporting director, met with Alvarez's agent in Madrid to discuss potential arrangements, while Atletico insists that Alvarez is not for sale. By acquiring Romero, Atletico hopes to strengthen its squad and address Alvarez’s expressed desire to play alongside his international teammate, boosting their chances of retaining him.
- •Atletico targets Cristian Romero to strengthen squad.
- •Alvarez remains Barcelona's priority signing.
- •Deco met with Alvarez's agent to negotiate.
- •Atletico insists Alvarez is untouchable.
- •Romero's signing may help retain Alvarez.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid moving for Premier League star to convince Barcelona top target to stay
"With less than a month left in the summer transfer window, the Julian Alvarez transfer saga continues to dominate headlines.While FC Barcelona remain determined to find a way of signing the Argentine ...
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