OFFICIAL: Atletico Madrid signs Cuti Romero

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Latest news from Atlético de Madrid: Atlético de Madrid has made official the signing of Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero, a 28-year-old Argentine center-back, from Tottenham. The defender has signed until June 30, 2031, with a maximum operation cost of 40 million euros, with 33 million fixed and 7 in variables, according to the figures published about the agreement.

The announcement puts an end to an operation that had been well underway for several days. Both clubs have already confirmed the transfer, although neither has officially detailed the financial distribution of the operation. Different sources agree on placing the total cost at around 40 million euros.

Atlético de Madrid adds Cuti Romero

Atlético de Madrid thus secures one of the center-backs earmarked to reinforce Diego Simeone's defense. Romero leaves London after five seasons at Tottenham and arrives in Madrid with a long-term contract until 2031.

The Argentine closes his chapter in England after playing 156 official matches with the London team and scoring 13 goals. He initially arrived on loan from Atalanta in 2021, and later, Tottenham made his incorporation permanent.

His last season saw 32 appearances and 6 goals across all competitions. The center-back also had involvements with Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, reaching the final before leaving the match due to physical issues.

Tottenham accepts an operation close to 40 million

Tottenham had held a much stricter economic position during the summer of 2025 when references close to 70 million euros were mentioned to allow Romero's departure. One year later, sporting circumstances and the player's will have facilitated an agreement for a maximum amount of 40 million.

Specific figures show slight differences depending on the source. While some reports place the operation at 33 million euros fixed plus 7 in variables, others mention 35 million plus 5. What is confirmed is that Atlético de Madrid and Tottenham have definitively closed the transfer, with the overall cost around 40 million euros.

Romero also arrives after assuming the captaincy of Tottenham during the 2025/26 season. The center-back was part of the team that won the Europe League in 2025, a title that ended the English club's long wait for a significant trophy.

Cuti Romero strengthens the Rojiblanco defense

With the signing of Cuti Romero, Simeone adds another option to a defense that already includes players like Marc Pubill, Robin Le Normand, Dávid Hancko, and José María Giménez. The Argentine can play as a right center-back in a back four or adapt to a defense with three center-backs.

The addition also marks another significant move in Atlético de Madrid's planning for the 2026/27 season. Romero becomes the fourth signing of the rojiblanco summer after previous additions made by the club.

The next step will be his integration into the team dynamics after the medical examination and contract signing. With the agreement now official, Atlético Madrid has Cuti Romero until 2031 and concludes a negotiation with Tottenham that had been on the rojiblanco agenda for several transfer windows.

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