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20/09/26 16:15:00

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Cristian Cuti Romero has established himself as one of the best Atlético de Madrid signings just a month after leaving Tottenham. The 28-year-old center-back completed an outstanding performance against Osasuna with 8 out of 9 duels won, four recoveries, and three clearances in the 4-0 LaLiga victory before being substituted in the 68th minute.

🔊 "Cuti Romero is almost like Koke, but without the armband"

⚽ @HugoCondesM, on the role of the Argentine on and off the field and in the reintegration of Julián Alvarez in the Atlético de Madrid dressing room#CutiRomero #JulianAlvarez #Atletico #Simeone pic.twitter.com/Ax23jezers

— Radioestadio Noche (@RadioestadioN) September 17, 2026

El Cholo Simeone finds in Cristian Cuti Romero a key piece for his defense

El Cholo Simeonehad been pursuing Cristian Cuti Romero for two years, and the Argentine is already being used as a defensive reference by him. After the victory against Osasuna, the coach confirmed the club's efforts to sign him for that period and highlighted his personality on the field.

The match stats explain that confidence. Romero won eight out of nine duels, made four recoveries, three clearances, and three tackles, in addition to completing 54 out of his 60 passes, a 90% accuracy. Osasuna also failed to dribble past him during his 68 minutes on the pitch.

His performance also had an impact near the opponent's area. In the 61st minute, he attempted a long-range shot from about 30 meters that forced Aitor Fernández to make a save, leading to the corner kick from which Robin Le Normand scored the third goal.

Simeone also displayed a significant image during a defensive action along the sideline. The coach celebrated with clenched fists a play by the center-back, who brings anticipation, aerial ability, and the capacity to defend far from his own goal to the team.

Atlético de Madrid gains solidity with Romero

The performance of Cristian Cuti Romero coincides with an improvement in the team's defense. The red-and-whites have now kept clean sheets in two consecutive league matches: a 0-3 win against Real Sociedad at Anoeta and a 4-0 victory over Osasuna at the Metropolitano, with Romero starting in both games.

His arrival was finalized on August 15 from Tottenham. The club announced a contract until June 30, 2031, with reported figures indicating a maximum cost of about 40 million euros, comprising 33 million fixed and 7 in variables.

The signing also broadens Cholo Simeone's tactical options. Romero can play as a center-back in a back four or within a three-man defense, a versatility allowing structural changes without altering the player who occupies the central defensive position.

The Argentine arrived after spending five seasons at Tottenham, featuring in 156 matches for the English club, captaining the side in the 2025/26 season, and leaving London with a new five-year contract in Madrid.

The next test comes on September 20. Atlético will face Real Madrid in LaLiga following two consecutive clean sheets. If he retains his place in the starting lineup, Cristian Cuti Romero will confront his first Madrid derby just five weeks after completing his transfer.

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