Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.
Atletico Madrid want to sign the player, and a report via Fichajes claims that the player has already given his approval to move this summer. He has agreed on a five-year contract with the Spanish club with the option of a sixth year.
Cristian Romero would be a superb signing
The 26-year-old is one of the best defenders in the Premier League, and he could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for Atletico Madrid. The defender wants to join a big club capable of winning trophies, and the La Liga outfit could help him fulfil his ambitions.
However, they will have to agree on a deal with Tottenham as well. The North London outfit values the player at around €58 million, but Atletico Madrid are hoping to sign him for €40 million. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can come to an agreement.
The player has clearly decided that his future lies away from Tottenham, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Tottenham need a quality replacement
His departure will be a massive blow for Tottenham in the summer. He is one of their best players, and losing him will weaken them at the back. They have already struggled defensively this season, and losing their best defender will make things worse.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can replace him adequately in the summer. They could miss out on Champions League qualification unless they win the UEFA Europa league. Attracting top quality players without Champions League football good proved to be very difficult in the summer.
