Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Wednesday that Atletico Madrid are preparing a formal opening offer for Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero, moving to challenge Inter Milan’s previously agreed package.
- Tottenham have been linked to a roughly €40m fee that sources say they are willing to accept after earlier demands above €55m, and Spurs are now negotiating the player’s personal terms.
- Inter offered €35m plus €5m in add-ons and stalled over wage demands, leaving them in a time-sensitive race against Atletico to secure Romero.
- Romero has reportedly expressed a preference to return to Spain to play under Diego Simeone, a factor that could sway the transfer independently of the fee.
- Atletico’s ability to complete a deal depends on ‘one in, one out’ departures such as Nahuel Molina’s move to Roma and a likely Matteo Ruggeri exit, and a transfer would reshape Tottenham’s defence and Atletico’s squad plans.