Cristian Romero opts for Atletico Madrid over Barcelona and others
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Cristian Romero has decided to join Atletico Madrid after interest from Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Arsenal. The Argentine center-back's choice comes after Diego Simeone's persistent pursuit over three transfer windows and follows Romero's strong performance in the World Cup. Although Barcelona sought a left-footed defender, they did not prioritize securing Romero. Atletico Madrid's negotiations with Tottenham are gaining momentum, focusing on Romero's salary and potential bonuses while he remains in Cordoba during the off-season.
- •Romero had interest from multiple clubs, including Barcelona and Inter Milan.
- •Atletico Madrid's persistence was key in signing the defender.
- •Tottenham's asking price is set at €40 million for Romero.
- •Negotiations between Atletico and Tottenham have intensified recently.
- •Romero is currently on holiday in Cordoba.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona-linked Premier League defender chooses to join Atletico Madrid
"Cristian Romero has made a decision on his future The Argentine centre-back had interest from several clubs, most notably Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Arsenal, but according to reports ...
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