Tottenham Blocked Cristian Romero Move to Arsenal Amid Atlético Madrid Deal
Fabrizio Romano reports that Tottenham Hotspur explicitly refused to sell defender Cristian Romero to Arsenal before finalizing his transfer to Atlético Madrid for a €40m package.
North Bank NewsCristian Romero's move to Atlético Madrid has been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano with the iconic 'HERE WE GO!' announcement. The agreement between Tottenham Hotspur and Atlético Madrid is in place for a €40 million package, including add-ons.
Romano's report sheds light on the transfer saga, indicating that Inter's deal for the Argentine defender fell through in July, and Barcelona decided against proceeding with their interest days ago. Crucially for Arsenal fans, Romano explicitly states that "Spurs were never gonna sell to Arsenal," highlighting the intense North London rivalry as a barrier to any potential move.
This confirms that despite previous interest from other top European clubs, Tottenham made it clear they would not entertain offers from their local rivals for Romero. The defender now appears set for his next chapter in Spain, with Atlético Madrid securing his services.