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Cuti Romero, a 28-year-old Argentine center-back, has decided to leave Tottenham and has already reached a personal agreement with Atletico de Madrid for this transfer window. The operation now enters its decisive phase, with negotiations between both clubs as the only remaining step to finalize the transfer this summer.
The red and white team has been working for days to generate financial margin before launching the final offensive. The departures of Nahuel Molina to Roma and the imminent departure of Matteo Ruggeri are part of the plan designed by the sports management to free up salary mass and increase investment capacity.
Cuti Romero says yes to Atletico Madrid
Romero has prioritized Atletico Madrid's project despite interest from other clubs. The defender believes that the team led by Diego Simeone is the ideal destination to continue his career, and there is already an understanding with the Madrid entity regarding the conditions of his future contract.
The next step will be to reach an agreement with Tottenham, the club with which the Argentine international is under contract. Although there is no definitive pact between the entities yet, discussions are ongoing and the player's desire to change teams could facilitate the conclusion of the operation.
Atletico Madrid has been following the World Cup champion with Argentina for several transfer windows. Simeone believes that Romero fits the profile of a defensive leader needed to strengthen a defense that has undergone numerous changes in recent seasons.

Ruggeri and Molina are facilitating the signing
The departures of Ruggeri and Molina are crucial for Atletico Madrid to be able to acquire the center-back. Molina's sale to Roma will be finalized for an amount between 17 and 19 million euros, while Ruggeri is negotiating his exit after losing prominence in Simeone's plans.
In addition to the income from the transfers, both operations reduce the team's wage bill, a priority before making an acquisition like Romero. The club has also created space with other recent deals, including the departure of Antoine Griezmann and the negotiation for Thiago Almada.
Tottenham holds the final say
Although Romero has given the green light to Atletico Madrid, Tottenham still has the power to determine the outcome of the operation. The English club will need to assess the financial proposal presented by the Spanish club before authorizing the departure of their center-back.
In the coming days, progress is expected in the discussions between both clubs. If the financial agreement is successful, Cuti Romero can become a significant defensive reinforcement for Atletico Madrid, an operation that has gained momentum following the sales of Ruggeri and Molina and now depends solely on understanding with Tottenham.
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