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Cristian Romero arrives in Madrid for Atletico Madrid medical
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Spanish media outlet Marca reports that Argentine international center-back Cristian Romero has arrived in Madrid to complete his transfer to Atletico Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur. The 26-year-old Cordoba native will undergo a medical examination on August 14, 2024, and if successful, will sign a contract until 2031. Atletico Madrid will pay a fixed fee of €35 million, potentially rising to €40 million with add-ons. Romero is expected to resume training quickly and prepare for the team's upcoming match against Malaga. This transfer finalizes one of the summer's most significant deals, a year after Atletico first attempted to sign him.
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Hupu Football News | 7 minutes ago
Hupu, August 14 — Spanish media outlet Marca reporter Carlos Fernández reports that Cristian "Cuti" Romero has arrived in Madrid.
The Argentine defender reached the Spanish capital yesterday and is set to officially become Atlético Madrid's new signing. The centre-back will undergo a medical examination this morning. If all goes well, he will sign the contract and could be officially announced as an Atlético Madrid player.
Transfer Details
- Atlético Madrid has secured a centre-back to lead Diego Simeone's defence.
- The Argentine international will sign with Atlético until 2031.
- The club paid Tottenham Hotspur a fixed transfer fee of €35 million, with potential add-ons raising the total to €40 million.
Next Steps
- Atlético plans for Romero to resume training as soon as possible and prepare with the squad for Wednesday's match against Málaga.
- The specific schedule and the date of his first appearance at the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano are yet to be confirmed.
- Following Simeone's team's friendly against Marseille this afternoon, the club will announce when training resumes.
Background
This deal marks one of the most significant signings of the summer transfer window. Atlético first attempted to sign Romero a year ago but failed to reach an agreement. Now, he joins as one of the world's top centre-backs.
Today is the day of Cuti Romero.
Source: Marca
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