Atletico Madrid have officially announced the signing of Argentine defender Cristian Romero, the former Tottenham captain, on a contract running until June 2031.
The move marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Argentina international after five seasons with the Premier League club.
Atletico Madrid Announce Cristian Romero Signing
Romero has ended his five-year spell with Tottenham to join Atletico Madrid and begin a new experience in Spanish football.
Atletico Madrid did not disclose the official transfer fee, while British media reports valued the deal at around £34.2 million.
Romero's Five Seasons at Tottenham
Romero initially joined Tottenham on loan from Italian club Atalanta in 2021 before making his move to the London club permanent.
During his time at Tottenham, the Argentine defender made 156 appearances across all competitions and scored 13 goals.
He also wore the captain's armband during the final period of his Tottenham career.
Cristian Romero With Argentina
Romero has an impressive international record with Argentina and was part of the squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
He also represented Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, reaching the final against Spain.
Atletico Madrid Rely on Romero's Experience
Atletico Madrid are counting on Romero's experience to strengthen their defense, particularly after his extensive experience in the Premier League and European competitions.
His international experience with Argentina is also expected to provide an additional boost to the Spanish side.
A New Chapter for Cristian Romero
Romero now begins a new chapter of his career with Atletico Madrid after five seasons at Tottenham and an important international career with Argentina.
The Spanish club will hope that the Argentine defender can become a key figure in its defense during the coming years, with his contract running until June 2031.
How long is Cristian Romero's contract with Atletico Madrid?
Romero has signed a contract with Atletico Madrid until June 2031.
How many appearances did Romero make for Tottenham?
He made 156 appearances for Tottenham across all competitions.
How many goals did Romero score for Tottenham?
The Argentine defender scored 13 goals during his Tottenham career.
What is Cristian Romero's biggest international achievement?
Romero was part of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning squad and also represented the country at the 2026 World Cup.
