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Tottenham agrees €40 million Romero sale to Atlético Madrid

8/13/2026

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Summary

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Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell captain Cristian Romero to Atlético Madrid for €40 million (£34.1 million; $46 million) with a 15 % sell-on clause.
Romero, 28, signed a contract with Atlético through 2029 and will join after passing a medical.
Jamie O’Hara said Spurs will take a loss versus the €53 million purchase price.

History

Historical Context

Ronaldo’s 2009 move from Manchester United to Real Madrid for a £80 million world-record fee marked a turning point in European transfers. The €94 million deal attracted over 80,000 fans at the Bernabéu, surpassing Diego Maradona’s Napoli record, and signaled clubs’ willingness to spend heavily for branding, reshaping Premier League and La Liga financial strategies.

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Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell captain Cristian Romero to Atlético Madrid for €40 million (£34.1 million; $46 million) with a 15 % sell-on clause.
Romero, 28, signed a contract with Atlético through 2029 and will join after passing a medical.
Jamie O’Hara said Spurs will take a loss versus the €53 million purchase price.

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