Overview
- The transfer was completed in mid‑August when Atlético confirmed Romero on a contract through the summer of 2031 for a reported fee of about €40 million, structured as €33m up front plus €7m in add‑ons.
- Tottenham negotiated a 15% sell‑on clause as part of the agreement and will receive immediate funds that the club can use for squad planning.
- Romero posted an emotional farewell to Spurs on August 14, reflecting on five years in north London that included captaining the side, 156 appearances, and a man‑of‑the‑match role in Tottenham’s 2025 Europa League win.
- His time at Spurs was also marked by injuries and disciplinary suspensions, including a knee injury in April that ended his last season and contributed to a strained relationship with some supporters.
- Tottenham have already moved to replace him by extending Micky van de Ven’s contract and signing Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi, while Atlético make Romero their fourth summer signing as Simeone prioritises defensive reinforcements.