- Atletico Madrid have ended their pursuit of Cristian Romero
- Tottenham firmly rejected transfer talks for the Argentine defender
- Romero has not accepted Spurs’ contract extension proposal
Key Takeaways:
Atletico Madrid have given up on their attempt to sign Cristian Romero. The club has accepted that they will not be able to buy the Argentine defender and that he will not wear the red-and-white shirt. This marks the end of the club’s desire to pursue the centre-back. Atletico are now searching for other players to fill the position, which the club’s sporting management considers a key role, reports AS.
🚨JUST IN: #thfc Atlético de Madrid has grown tired of waiting for Cuti Romero.
He will not join the red-and-white team. @AS_Picu pic.twitter.com/NBjLj8Of9B
— Lilywhite Rose (@Lilywhite_Rose) July 9, 2025
Atletico had shown interest in Romero for a long time, and the player himself was reportedly excited about the idea of playing for the Madrid-based club. From the very beginning, he viewed the opportunity to join Los Colchoneros in a positive light. Romero wanted to come to Atletico, Diego Simeone was intrigued by the possible signing, and the club made an official enquiry to Tottenham to assess the real chances of a move.
A few weeks ago, however, Tottenham’s response was unequivocal: they would not sell Romero. They asked Atletico not to submit a formal offer, as they would not engage in talks with the Spanish side, who were ready to pay a serious amount for the Argentine.
For Daniel Levy, the owner of Tottenham, Romero is the star of the team. He is seen as the face of the club and the player around whom they plan to build their future. However, the defender is not interested in discussing Tottenham’s offer for a new contract, casting doubt over his long-term future at the club. His current deal runs until July 2027.