# Atletico Madrid open talks to sign Tottenham captain Romero

Atletico Madrid have entered negotiations to sign Tottenham Hotspur’s captain, Cristian Romero. The Argentine defender is a key figure for Spurs, making this potential transfer significant for both clubs’ upcoming seasons.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0qv4g0x79go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:51:46 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/12/atletico-madrid-agree-deal-tottenham-cristian-romero) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:16:37 GMT