Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid are dreaming of signing Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive mainstay Cristian Romero.
According to Matteo Moretto, Atletico Madrid want to reinforce their backline ahead of next season, and they have their eyes set on Tottenham’s Cristian Romero. The Argentine international is a dream target for Diego Simeone’s men.
Romero is among the best defenders in the world. While he might not have won any silverware with Tottenham, he has certainly done wonders for La Albiceleste on the global stage.
Will Romero push for a move away?
The 26-year-old centre-back is not having the best of seasons as a hamstring injury has kept him on the sidelines for weeks. While he remains one of the first names on their team sheet and still has two years left on his deal, Romero will certainly ponder about his future in the summer amidst interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world.
Given the current state of the Tottenham project, he might prefer joining a club that competes for all major titles and is a consistent feature in the Champions League. Atletico Madrid have emerged as a potential destination.
Atletico want to sign Romero
Simeone wants to bring in a world-class defender ahead of next season, as the club looks all set to part ways with César Azpilicueta. The Argentine manager is a massive admirer of the Tottenham star who would be a perfect fit in his system.
His aggression, strong physical presence and intensity are exactly what the Atletico boss is looking for. While Romero is on their wishlist, the Spanish club are aware of the fact that negotiations with Tottenham won’t be easy,
The North London club do not want to part ways with Romero, and since he has two years left on his deal, only a record-breaking offer can convince them.
The Spanish club have already reached out to the player’s entourage in recent weeks. They are attentive to his situation and would pounce on any opportunity to sign him if he does push for a move this summer.
