Argentine defender Cristian Romero is close to joining Real Madrid to complete his move from Tottenham in the summer transfer window.
Italian transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reported on Thursday that Romero flew to Madrid last night with his agent, having received Tottenham’s permission. He will undergo a medical examination with Atletico Madrid tomorrow.
The value of the deal is 40 million euros, including add-ons. Tottenham will retain 15% of any future sale.
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Atletico have concluded an agreement with Tottenham for the Argentine, one of Diego Simeone’s main demands to shore up his backline.
Once he passes the medical, Romero is expected to sign until 2031, according to press reports.
The 28-year-old joined Tottenham in 2021 from Italian club Atalanta, going on to captain the side and helping Spurs lift the Europa League in 2025.
On the international scene, he was a mainstay of the Argentine national team that won the Copa America in 2021 and 2024 and the 2022 World Cup.
