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Fakayejo Paul
Atlético Madrid are accelerating their pursuit to sign Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina centre-back Cristian “Cuti” Romero.Following key squad departures to clear salary space and raise capital, Diego Simeone’s side are submitting a formal €40 million (~£35 million) proposal to Spurs.
Capital Injection from Outgoings
Atleti’s sudden financial movement comes directly on the back of key outgoing transactions:
- Nahuel Molina to Roma: The Argentine right-back’s switch to Serie A has unlocked immediate funds earmarked for Romero.
- Thiago Almada Exit: Almada’s departure has freed up significant budget flexibility within Simeone’s squad roster.
- Matteo Ruggeri Next:Full-back Matteo Ruggeri is also in advanced talks with Aston Villa, further bolstering Atlético’s transfer kitty.
The Race Between Atleti and Inter
| Club | Status | Package Offered |
| Atlético Madrid 🇪🇸 | In Active Club-to-Club Talks | €40m Package |
| Inter Milan 🇮🇹 | In Principle Agreement with Spurs | ~€40m (£34.2m) |
While Inter Milan had previously laid down an agreement with Tottenham, they hesitated to close personal terms. That delay gave Atlético Madrid the opportunity to step in. Romero’s preferred choice is a move to Madrid to work under Diego Simeone, making the Spanish side the clear front-runners to finalize the transfer.