Romero gives the green light to Atlético: Is a signing in sight?
Atlético de Madrid has a clear objective to strengthen its defense in the next market: Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero. After a significant investment in the current season, the club seeks to give a definitive boost to the sports project.
The Argentine central defender, currently at Tottenham Hotspur, is the key piece that Simeone wants to incorporate. According to recent reports, Romero would be interested in joining Atlético and has already held conversations with El Cholo.
The strategy to convince him would be similar to that used with Julián Álvarez, where the insistence of the coach and the weight of the Argentine colony in the club were crucial. The player would have already given the ‘Ok’ to Atlético, a fundamental step for his possible signing.
However, the operation is not without difficulties. The main obstacle lies in the difference in valuation of the player between both clubs. While Atlético would be willing to offer between 40 and 50 million euros, Tottenham hopes to obtain around 80 million.
Some factors could influence Tottenham’s willingness to negotiate, such as Romero’s recent comments criticizing the club’s medical staff and his performance. Despite this, the considerable price difference remains a major obstacle that Atlético must overcome to complete the signing.
