Romero, the Kaiser who longs for the Metropolitano
Atlético de Madrid has set its sights on Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero to strengthen their defense for the upcoming season. The club considers the Argentine center-back as their number one target, aware of the difficulty of negotiating with Tottenham, but confident in the appeal of Simeone’s project and the player’s desire to wear the red and white shirt.
After a season of transition in the backline, with the arrival of Le Normand and Lenglet, and the departures of Savic and Hermoso, Atlético seeks to rejuvenate and consolidate its defense.
The possible departure of Witsel and Azpilicueta opens the door for the arrival of a reliable center-back, and Simeone sees in Romero the necessary leap in quality. Atlético is aware that Tottenham will not facilitate the operation and will demand a high sum for the transfer of the player, who has a contract until 2027.
However, Romero’s willingness and the good relationship he maintains with several Argentine players on the team, such as De Paul, Nahuel Molina, and Julián Álvarez, could be key to finalizing his arrival at the Metropolitano.
The club would be willing to make a financial effort to complete the signing and allow Romero to play in the Club World Cup as a red and white player. His leadership, aggression, and quality make him a highly coveted center-back, and Atlético is confident that they can count on him to strengthen their defense and aspire to great goals next season.
