Cuti Romero is just what Simeone wanted at Atlético Madrid

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13/10/26 21:00:00

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Cuti Romero, a 28-year-old Argentine center-back, has become one of the best signings for Atlético de Madrid after arriving from Tottenham last summer for about 40 million euros. The defender, who signed until 2031, scored his first goal as a rojiblanco against Alavés (1-2) and has been a starter in the last four LaLiga matches.

Romero decided the Mendizorroza match with a header in the 87th minute, taking advantage of an outside cross from Álex Baena. His intervention allowed the team to secure their fourth consecutive victory in the league, reaching 19 points after eight matchdays.

💫 Fantasiesque assist from 𝐁𝐚𝐞𝐧𝐚. 🛫 Header goal from 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨. ⚽ Victory goal for @Atleti against Alavés. #LALIGAEASPORTS #LaCasaDelFútbol https://t.co/ubQhSDVIgq

— Movistar Plus Deportes (@MPlusDeportes) October 10, 2026

Cuti Romero justifies his 40-million-euro transfer

The arrival of Cuti Romero was in response to a request from Diego Simeone, who had been trying to incorporate the Argentine international for several transfer windows. Tottenham had previously hindered the operation with economic demands close to 70 million euros.

Eventually, the London club accepted a transfer of approximately 40 million, including variables, and Cuti became a luxury signing for Atlético de Madrid. An investment that is beginning to yield results both in the central defender's defensive contribution and in his ability to join the attack.

Against Alavés, Romero completed the full 90 minutes again, despite returning with little rest after his international commitments with Argentina. The defender also scored his first goal in Spain, having scored six goals during his last season with Tottenham.

His presence also allows Simeone to advance the defensive line and keep the team in the opponent's half for longer periods. Alongside Robin Le Normand and David Hancko, the Argentine provides alternatives to play with different defensive structures.

Cholo Simeone finds a new leader for LaLiga

Romero's impact goes beyond his goal at Mendizorroza. Since his inclusion in the starting XI at Anfield, the center-back has barely rested a few minutes in the matches against Osasuna and Real Madrid.

His continuity has coincided with an improvement in Atlético's results, achieving 12 consecutive points in the league. The team holds the second position, while the Argentine begins to establish himself as one of the defensive references in LaLiga.

After the Alavés match, the player himself emphasized the team's need to maintain high standards throughout the season. Romero stressed the importance of competing in every match without settling for the obtained results.

Captain without the armband

His career backs up that responsibility. Before arriving in Madrid, he was the captain of Tottenham, won the 2025 Europa League, and triumphed in the 2022 World Cup with Argentina. This experience can also be important for the development of Marc Pubill, another defender in the squad.

Romero's next goal will be to maintain his place in the starting XI as Atlético regains players. With Pablo Barrios and Alexander Sorloth back in contention, Simeone has more options to sustain the winning streak and face the upcoming league challenges.

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