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Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero is on the verge of joining Atlético Madrid, with a move to Inter Milan now having fell though. Journalist Esteban Edul reports that only the final details of the move to the Spanish side now need to be worked out. Deal in final stages According to his information, the deal taking Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid from Tottenham is not done. But it is close to being that way. “Only the details remain for ‘Cuti’ Romero to become a new Atlético Madrid player,” he said. “Romero already has an agreement with Atlético Madrid; he wants to play for Atlético and live in Madrid.” According to the journalist, Romero has already spoken to Diego Simeone about a move to the Wanda Metropolitano. “I believe he has already spoken with Simeone, and only the final details are left,” he added. The Tottenham defender had been destined for Inter Milan this summer. The Italian champions have been working on a deal for weeks, finally negotiating Spurs down to a €40m asking price. They appeared confident a deal was close, but Atlético Madrid have since swooped in at the death to steal the transfer from under their noses. Atletico love shining through Reports in Spain have long linked Atlético with a move for Cristian Romero. Indeed, at certain points last season it appeared that a deal was destined to happen. Instead, he ended up staying at Tottenham for another year. But reports have long made it clear that he is among the candidates to be sold this summer. | Premier League 2025/26 | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | Appearances | 23 | | | | | Started | 22 | | | | | Minutes per game | 81 | | | | | Total minutes played | 1872 | | | | | Goals | 4 | | | | | Assists | 1 | | | | The arrivals of Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi have already pushed him down the pecking order. The impeding new deal for Micky van de Ven has only emphasised that further. Atlético now appear to be in the final stages of finalising a deal. That will bring an end to Romero’s feisty time in London with Spurs.