Romero confirms Spurs exit as Atletico deal nears completion

Cristian Romero has confirmed his departure from Tottenham via Instagram, sealing his move to Atletico Madrid. According to Sky Sports, the deal is worth approximately €40 million (£34.2m), with Spurs retaining a 15 per cent sell-on clause.

In his farewell message, the Argentine defender expressed gratitude for his five years at the London club. "Today, I say goodbye to a place that, for five seasons, was much more than a club. It was my home, my challenge and the place where my family and I built such an important part of our lives," Romero wrote on his Instagram post.

A trophy-winning legacy

The captain highlighted the shared achievement of ending Tottenham's long wait for silverware. "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," he recalled.

Romero leaves with 124 appearances across five seasons in white, establishing himself as a cornerstone of Antonio Conte's defensive setup. Despite his contract running until 2029, the summer transfer window has now brought his Spurs chapter to an end.