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Cristian Romero confirms transfer from Spurs to Atletico Madrid

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:33 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Cristian Romero confirms transfer from Spurs to Atletico Madrid
Summary

Cristian Romero, captain of Tottenham Hotspur, has announced his departure from the club as he prepares to join Atletico Madrid. The transfer agreement is reported to be around £34.2 million, with Tottenham retaining a 15 percent sell-on clause. Romero expressed his gratitude to Spurs fans and reflected on his five-year tenure, during which he helped end the club's lengthy trophy drought. Following this announcement, Atletico Madrid is expected to finalize the transfer shortly, with Romero having been a long-term target for the Spanish club.

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By the Numbers
  • •Romero leaves Tottenham ahead of his transfer to Atletico Madrid.
  • •Transfer fee is approximately £34.2 million.
  • •Atletico Madrid has long admired Romero, who preferred their offer.
  • •Romero's contract with Spurs was set to run until 2029.
  • •He captained Spurs to end a 17-year trophy drought.
Latest Updates
  • 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Departing Romero says he wasn't perfect at Spurs
  • 7:47 PMBBC Sport — Departing Romero says he wasn't perfect at Spurs
  • 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Tottenham defender Cristian Romero confirms he is leaving the club
  • 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina's Romero confirms Tottenham exit as Atletico move looms
What they're saying
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Cristian Romero has announced his departure from Tottenham and acknowledged he was not always perfect, but insisted the club will always hold a place in his heart. Romero has ended a five-year spell at Spurs to sign for Atletico Madrid in a €40 million deal ($46 million) with a 15% sell-on clause part of the overall package, the Press Association understands.

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Cristian Romero announced Friday he was leaving Tottenham, with reports suggesting he will be joining Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros (£34.1 million) deal."When I arrived, I had a clear dream: to leave my name in this club's history.

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Cristian Romero says he "wasn't perfect" during his five-year stint at Tottenham Hotspur as he prepares to complete a move to Atletico Madrid.

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