Cristian Romero starred in Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League final win over Manchester United on Wednesday. After the tie, the centre-back said he loves Spurs very much when asked about his future.
The Argentina international also stated he joined Tottenham to create history and has now achieved it.
Friday’s edition of Marca relays that and states Romero wants to leave Tottenham for Atlético Madrid in the summer window.
The La Liga side took Julián Alvarez from Manchester City last summer and are looking to replicate the same strategy to sign the defender. They want to take every step carefully in their pursuit of the 27-year-old.
Marca state the former Atalanta man has informed Daniel Levy that he wants to join Los Rojiblancos. The Spurs chairman then made it clear that any negotiations would take place after the Europa League final.
Now that the final is over, it’s time for the Spanish club to take the next step. The report states ‘it’s time’ for them to have a meeting with Levy, who has a reputation as a tough negotiator.
The Madrid club have been aware of the obstacles they could face to take the centre-back away from Tottenham. Atlético sporting director Carlos Bucero and Romero’s agent Ciro Palermo have already made efforts.
Marca state Atlético CEO Miguel Ángel Gil needs to get involved in the negotiations for the World Cup winner. He previously dealt with Levy to sign Kieran Trippier, Matt Doherty, and Sergio Reguilón from Tottenham.
The good relationship between the pair will not stop Atlético from digging deep into their pockets. Romero’s price tag is set at €70m and the La Liga club want to significantly lower it, although it can’t be less than €52m.
Marca state Romero hasn’t changed his stance despite the Europa League success and is still keen on playing under Diego Simeone. He’s waiting for the two clubs conclude the negotiations.