Cristian Romero holds out for Barcelona amid Atlético Madrid discussions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Cristian Romero is expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, with Atlético Madrid negotiating a transfer. However, Romero is waiting for a potential move to Barcelona, contingent on Ronald Araujo's loan exit to Liverpool. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is deliberating whether to sign a new central defender, with Romero among the top targets if a decision is made. Tottenham has set a €40 million price tag for Romero, while Atlético has initially offered €30 million.
- •Romero is negotiating his exit from Tottenham this summer.
- •His priority is a move to Barcelona, pending Araujo's transfer.
- •Flick is assessing the need for a new central defender.
- •Tottenham has set a €40 million asking price for Romero.
- •Atlético Madrid's initial offer stands at €30 million.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cristian Romero “waiting for Barcelona” as Hansi Flick weighs up possible Ronald Araujo replacement
"The defender is putting a move to Atlético Madrid on hold
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