Sources: Atleti, Spurs agree €40m Romero deal

Atlético Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to €40 million to sign Argentina centre-back Cristian 'Cuti' Romero, 28, from Tottenham, according to ESPN sources. The fee comprises a fixed €35 million plus up to €5 million in add-ons. Romero spent five seasons at Spurs, captaining the club in 2025 and winning the Europa League, before the move to reunite him with coach Diego Simeone.