Cristian Romero’s agent appears to confirm Tottenham exit as Romano drops major update

Spurs had previously negotiated a similar €40m figure with Napoli, but Romero failed to reach personal terms, paving the way for Diego Simeone’s side to seal the agreement.

Agent teases move all but confirms transfer

Speculation surrounding the move intensified further after Ciro Palermo, the agency representing Romero at CIFRA, teased the transfer on Instagram.

The agency’s social media activity strongly signaled that Romero is on the verge of leaving Tottenham.

???? Cuti Romero’s agent Ciro Palermo agency CIFRA account on Instagram also teasing the move to Atlético Madrid…

…here we go, confirmed. ??? pic.twitter.com/BOmrxcAZ7A

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2026

With personal terms agreed and the player keen on making the switch to La Liga, Atletico Madrid quickly finalized the required documentation with Tottenham.

Cristian Romero’s time at Spurs comes to an end

Romero’s departure marks the end of a pivotal chapter in Tottenham’s defense.

Since initially joining the club in 2021 before making the move permanent, the 28-year-old World Cup winner established himself as a central figure in Spurs’ backline, making 156 appearances across all competitions and scoring 13 goals.

He also served as team captain and played an instrumental role in helping Spurs to Europa League glory at the end of the 2024/25 season.

However, his fiesty nature was almost always in forefront, with the World Cup winner often criticizing the club’s hierarchy in public during the two tough seasons.

While losing his defensive presence represents a significant shift, Spurs have already reinforced their central defense with summer arrivals Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi as they redirect transfer funds toward offensive targets.