On Friday, Marca reported Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero has informed Daniel Levy of his desire to join Atlético Madrid in the summer window. They also said the two parties will have a new meeting and that the La Liga club have to dig deep to sign him.
On Wednesday, journalist Rubén Uría said Atlético’s hopes of signing the 27-year-old are still alive. He also stated Levy will hold a meeting over his future in the coming days.
The latest claims from the UK have stated Tottenham are requesting €70m for Romero. AS relay that in their Thursday edition, and then give their own take on this case.
Los Rojiblancos are aware the centre-back wants to join them, but Spurs are ‘not making his exit easy’. That’s because there’s no need for them to sell and Ange Postecoglou has requested they retain the player.
Tottenham have qualified for the Champions League, and this is another argument to keep the Argentina international.
The Madrid club are well aware the operation could drag on, and the report makes it clear they have no plans to pay €70m for him.
Atlético CEO Miguel Ángel Gilis is now expected to get involved and contact Tottenham, likely Levy. His club ‘want to know firsthand how willing’ Spurs are to sell Romero.
Tottenham’s Champions League qualification, Postecoglou requesting to retain him and Levy’s history as a tough negotiator all point to Romero’s signing for Atlético being a ‘soap opera’.
