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Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur, and they are not prepared to walk away from the deal.
Tottenham have secured Champions League football for the next season, and they do not want to sell their key players. However, Atletico Madrid are not prepared to abandon their pursuit of the South American defender.
According to a report from Football Insider, Diego Simone is a “huge admirer” of the 27-year-old Argentine defender, and he is hoping to get the deal done in the coming weeks.
Atletico Madrid need a quality defender
Atletico Madrid will be hoping to challenge for major trophies, and they need to tighten up at the back. Signing a quality defender is a priority for them this summer, and Romero is certainly one of the best in the world. He has proven himself for club and country, and there is no doubt that he is good enough to play for the biggest clubs in the world.
The player has helped Spurs win the UEFA Europa League, and it seems that he is prepared to take up a new challenge. It remains to be seen whether Atletico Madrid can convince Tottenham to sell the player. Convincing the defender to join the club will not be difficult for them.
Tottenham must keep Cristian Romero
Tottenham will not want to lose a player like him. He is their best defender, and his departure will weaken the squad. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can attract a top-class defender to replace him in the summer.
They will be hoping to compete at a high level this season and fight for trophies. They need to hold their best players in order for that to happen.
Meanwhile, the report claims that Tottenham are looking to bring in a quality forward, a central midfielder and a central defender when the transfer window opens. It remains to be seen whether they can bring in the right additions this summer.
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