Atletico Madrid have moved swiftly and with objective throughout this switch market, with two precedence additions already over the road in Alex Baena and Matteo Ruggeri. Johnny Cardoso is anticipated to finish the trifecta of positional wants for Los Colchoneros, however they do look set to overlook out on one in all their different priorities.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero had been recognized as a ‘dream signing’ for Atletico, with Diego Simeone determined so as to add his metal to the backline. Spoken about in comparable tones to Julian Alvarez final 12 months, Romero has additionally made it clear that he can be delighted to play in La Liga.
Atletico Madrid surrender on Romero
Spurs have been steadfast on their calls for although, and regardless of ‘Cuti’ Romero refusing to signal a brand new take care of simply two years remaining on his present contract, they weren’t prepared to decrease their €70m asking value. No formal provide for Romero has arrived from Atletico, however it’s thought that CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin spoke to oppposite quantity Daniel Levy about Romero.
As per Diario AS, Atletico have determined to shift their attentions elsewhere, and at the moment are different targets. Tottenham have been adamant that they won’t promote Romero, and regardless of Los Colchoneros insistence, they’ve been met with a brick wall. In London, it will likely be seen as a victory for Spurs.
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Options for Atletico Madrid?
It isn’t but clear who these alternate options could also be. Los Rojiblancos have been linked to Aymeric Laporte in current months, though he seems as if he may very well be costly for a defender over 30. Nevertheless there’s the potential for uniting Spain’s Euro 2024-winning centre-back pairing alongside Robin Le Normand. In the meantime Feyenoord’s David Hancko, a goal final summer time, stays available on the market, though he has been linked to Saudi Arabia and Juventus.