Tottenham agrees to €40m deal for Cristian Romero with Atletico Madrid
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur has reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Cristian Romero. The deal is valued at approximately €40 million, which includes potential add-ons and a 15% sell-on clause. The 28-year-old defender, who has been sought after for an extended period, made 156 appearances for Spurs since joining permanently in 2022. The sale comes as Spurs look to bolster their attacking options, aiming for new signings after adding depth to their defense with Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi. Romero's departure follows significant criticism and controversy regarding his commitment last season.
- •Romero has made 156 appearances and scored 13 goals for Tottenham.
- •The transfer includes a 15% sell-on clause.
- •Spurs aim to reinvest the funds into attacking reinforcements.
- •Romero has faced criticism regarding his conduct during his time at Tottenham.
- •He joined Spurs from Atalanta in 2021 for around £42 million.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético Madrid’s €40m signing gets the ‘Here we Go’
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero
- 9:18 PMBBC Sport — Atletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Tottenham agree €40m deal with Atletico Madrid for Cristian Romero
"Tottenham Hotspur are set to part ways with Cristian Romero after agreeing a €40 million package with Atletico Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano.Spurs have sold the 28-year-old, who has been angl...
"La Liga heavyweights Atlético Madrid have on Wednesday closed a final agreement to secure the signing of Cristian Romero from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur.That’s according to journalist...
"Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 9:55 PMAtlético Madrid’s €40m signing gets the ‘Here we Go’
La Liga heavyweights Atlético Madrid have on Wednesday closed a final agreement to secure the signing of Cristian Romero from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur.That’s according to journalist...
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 9:21 PMAtletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero
Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.
- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 9:18 PMAtletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero
Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:50 PMTottenham agree €40m deal with Atletico Madrid for Cristian Romero
Tottenham Hotspur are set to part ways with Cristian Romero after agreeing a €40 million package with Atletico Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano.Spurs have sold the 28-year-old, who has been angl...
- Sky Sports Football—Atletico agree deal to sign Spurs captain Romero
Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham to sign Cristian Romero.
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