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Argentina's Romero confirms Tottenham exit as Atletico move looms London (AFP) – Cristian Romero announced Friday he was leaving Tottenham, with reports suggesting he will be joining Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros (£34.1 million) deal. Issued on: Argentina international Romero was a controversial figure during his five years in north London, incurring several suspensions during 156 appearances for Spurs, where he was also captain. But he was named man-of-the-match for a fine display during the 2025 Europa League final win over Manchester United which ended Tottenham's 17-year wait for a major trophy. "Today, I say goodbye to a place that, for five seasons, was much more than a club," Romero said on Instagram. The 28-year-old added: “It was my home, my challenge and the place where my family and I built such an important part of our lives. "I leave with a heart full of memories and enormous pride for everything we lived and achieved together. "When I arrived, I had a clear dream: to leave my name in this club's history. I knew the only way was through hard work, sacrifice and achieving something that had seemed so difficult for so long: lifting a trophy again. And we did it. "The journey wasn't perfect, but I don't want that to define my goodbye. I choose to remember the happy moments, the lessons, the people who stood by me and, above all, the love I received during these five years." © 2026 AFP