Journalist: Atletico Madrid increases offer for Tottenham's Romero, nearing €40m asking price

Published Aug 6, 12:33 PM UTC

On August 6, 2024, Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla reported that Atletico Madrid has increased their offer to Tottenham Hotspur for defender Cristian 'Cuti' Romero. After an initial low bid, Atletico has raised their proposal to get closer to Tottenham's €40 million asking price. The Spanish club is pushing hard to finalize the signing, indicating a strong desire to acquire the Argentine center-back. The report, sourced from X (formerly Twitter), suggests the deal may be progressing toward completion.