Closed: Cuti Romero, new player for Atlético

Atlético de Madrid has completed the signing of Cuti Romero, a 29-year-old center-back from Tottenham, in this summer transfer window. He is the fourth signing for the team.

As confirmed by journalists Fabrizio Romano and Gastón Edul, the transfer fee is set at 40 million euros fixed, plus additional variables. The Argentine international is set to sign a contract for 5 seasons once the official announcement is made.

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Agreement in place between clubs with Tottenham at €40m package, add-ons included.

Inter deal off in July, Barcelona decided not to proceed days ago, Spurs were never gonna sell to Arsenal.

Atléti: done. 💥 pic.twitter.com/tovUQvOOEY

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2026

Cuti Romero's Journey and the Rejection by Other European Clubs

Before joining Atlético de Madrid, the 29-year-old defender was on the radar of several European clubs. Talks with Inter Milan broke off in July 2026, while FC Barcelona ruled out his signing weeks ago and Tottenham's management refused any negotiations with Arsenal.

Exclusive:
Cuti Romero is the new player for Atlético de Madrid.
Recent agreement. pic.twitter.com/OhIo5bGJoB

— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) August 12, 2026

Finally, the agreement between the Madrid club and Spurs was sealed for 40 million euros after accelerating negotiations in the second week of August. The player will sign his contract until June 2031, becoming the leader in the heart of Atlético's defense.

Atlético de Madrid's Defensive Restructuring for the 2026/2027 Season

Romero is the fourth addition to the Atlético squad in this summer transfer window. The Argentine joins previously signed players Alejandro Grimaldo, Kang-in Lee, and Morten Hjulmand to strengthen the first team squad.

The sporting direction plans to form a defensive line with Grimaldo on the left, Romero alongside Marc Pubill in the center, and Marcos Llorente on the right flank. This restructuring aims to ensure solidity in LaLiga and the Champions League.

Atlético de Madrid and Tottenham are finalizing the formal document review during the afternoon of this August 12. After the definitive signing, Cuti Romero will travel to Madrid for the standard medical tests and to join the coaching staff ahead of Atlético de Madrid's first official match.

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