Who is the favorite to sign Cristian Romero?

Atlético Madrid is currently in the lead and preparing a new official bid, while Inter Milan lags behind due to financial constraints.

Has Tottenham already received a bid for Romero?

According to Sky Sports, the clubs have discussed figures, but Tottenham has yet to receive a formal offer.

Until when does Romero have a valid contract with Tottenham?

Romero signed a new contract last summer that expires in the summer of 2029.

What has Tottenham's manager said about Romero's potential departure?

Roberto De Zerbi stated he is not sure whether Romero will remain a Tottenham player at the start of the season, suggesting he will not block a transfer.

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Atlético Madrid Prepares New Bid for Tottenham Captain

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Cristian 'Cuti' Romero wants the move, and the Madrid club leads the race ahead of Inter. Tottenham has yet to receive an official offer.

Summary

Atlético Madrid is preparing a new official bid for Tottenham captain Cristian 'Cuti' Romero.
Inter Milan is also interested but must sell players first due to the high financial demands of the deal.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi does not guarantee Romero's stay, and the club has already brought in two new center-backs this summer.
Romero's contract runs until 2029, but the player wants a move to Atlético.

Atlético Madrid is intensifying efforts to bring in Tottenham captain Cristian Romero. According to information from specialized journalist Fabrizio Romano, published on August 7, 2026, on Telegram, the Madrid club is preparing a new official bid for the Argentine international and is currently in a clear lead in the race for his signature.

Romano reports that negotiations are taking place on two levels, between the clubs and with the player. 'Atlético Madrid is preparing a new official bid for Cuti Romero and is leading the race for the defender. Talks are ongoing at both club and player level, Atleti is ahead, and Cuti wants the move. Negotiations are in progress,' Romano stated.

Sky Sports confirms that the two clubs have already discussed figures, but emphasizes that Tottenham has yet to receive a formal offer. There is also interest in Romero from Milan, but Inter faces financial hurdles.

Inter Falls Behind, Atlético Makes Room

According to Sky Sports, the figures involved in a potential deal, both in terms of transfer fee and wages, have complicated the situation for Inter Milan. The Italian club currently needs to sell players before they could make a more concrete move for Romero.

On the other hand, Atlético Madrid has made significant progress by preparing the ground for the Argentine center-back's arrival. The club is close to finalizing the sales of two defenders: Matteo Ruggeri is nearing a move to Aston Villa, while Nahuel Molina is expected to join Roma. These departures free up space in the squad and budget for bringing in Romero.

Romero's Status at Tottenham

Cristian Romero signed a new contract with Tottenham last summer, which runs until the summer of 2029, and was named captain by then-manager Thomas Frank. However, the situation has changed. Tottenham has strengthened their defensive line this summer by bringing in Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi, creating an excess of center-backs.

Current manager Roberto De Zerbi recently hinted during the preseason that he will not stand in the way of players who want to leave. As reported by Sky Sports, De Zerbi admitted he is not sure whether Richarlison or Cristian Romero will remain Tottenham players at the start of the new season.