Atlético Madrid are closing in on victory within the battle for Cristian Romero, Marca reviews. The Spanish newspaper says FC Barcelona have made a futile try “in latest hours” to vary the Argentine’s thoughts.
Romero now appears to be like sure to go away Tottenham Hotspur this summer season, the one doubt is the place he’ll go. Regardless of his contract in London operating till 2029, Fabrizio Romano and others have stated he’s “100 per cent sure” to go away.
Tottenham have lengthy since stopped anticipating Romero to remain. Their signings of former Eredivisie gamers Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi from Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Bournemouth respectively underline that.
Inter have additionally held a long-standing curiosity in Romero alongside Atlético. After bringing in John Stones from Manchester Metropolis, the Italians need much more expertise in defence, however they now appear set to overlook out, identical to Barcelona.
Marca says confidence is rising in Madrid over Romero’s arrival. The 28-year-old right-footer has given his phrase to Los Colchoneros for a second time after his transfer collapsed final summer season when the golf equipment failed to achieve an settlement.
Mateu Alemany, Atlético’s director, has additionally remained in fixed contact with Tottenham this yr, although they’ve rejected a gap bid of €30 million. Romero, in the meantime, is ready impatiently for his switch, Marca reviews.
Confidence at Atlético has risen additional after “Barcelona’s failed makes an attempt to intervene in latest hours”. “Each Atlético and Romero imagine the switch should occur this time.”
Ought to the transfer undergo, Romero will play beneath Diego Simeone. His squad want contemporary defensive impetus due to the approaching departures of Matteo Ruggeri (Aston Villa) and Nahuel Molina (AS Roma).
