Cuti Romero already training at Majadahonda

The operation has moved at lightning speed. Just an hour after Atlético Madrid officially announced the signing of Cristian Romero, the centre-back was already at the club's Majadahonda training ground in red and white, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The Cuti, 28, closes his chapter at Tottenham after Madrid paid €40 million (including add-ons). The Argentine passed his medical on Friday and signed a five-year contract.

Ready for action

Romero already knows Diego Simeone, who has been keen to bring him in, and has connections with several teammates: Julián Álvarez, with whom he gets along well off the pitch, and fellow Argentines Musso and Giuliano. On his first day, the defender worked in the gym and on a stationary bike before stepping onto the pitch to get a feel for the ball.

He could be available for Wednesday's league debut against Málaga at the Metropolitano, but it's unlikely he'll get minutes: he'll arrive with just three group training sessions under his belt.