Spurs defender linked to Atletico Madrid | OneFootball

According to a report from journalist Matteo Moretto, Atletico Madrid are considering the option of signing Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur, with manager Diego Simeone viewing the player as a “dream signing”.

Atletico Madrid interested in wantaway Tottenham Hotspur defender

Furthermore, Moretto states that the player is “determined to leave Tottenham”, though Atletico must be prepared to make a “significant financial investment”. They are said to be monitoring his situation closely if he is to leave North London this summer. In addition, he mentions that, as touched on above, he is highly regarded by Simeone, and the fact that they are compatriots only strengthens that.

So, the interest is clear based on this report. In addition to Simeone, he would also be joining fellow compatriots and international team mates; Juan Musso, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo de Paul, Guilano Simeone, Angel Correa, Julian Alvarez. There are also as expected many Spanish players there and Uruguayan Jose Gimenez, so plenty of fellow Spanish speakers.

There could be another Uruguayan player there too, with fellow Spurs player Rodrigo Bentancur also linked with the Spanish outfit this month. Coincidentally, they both played each other last time out, as Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.

It's hard to argue that Romero would be a good fit over there. He is an absolute lunatic and so is Simeone. Atletico are an extremely passionate club, and have always had South Americans in their successful teams. Particularly nutcases like Romero.

It is probably no secret at this point that Romero would like to leave the club. Spurs are languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League – not even mid table – and reports are suggesting that the player is unhappy with the medical department at the club, with his social media posts also implying the same.

Some will say well at least Spurs may have a defender instead whom is available for every game – or at least more than Romero – but there is plenty to suggest that the injuries are a club issue. So although it is a valid point to raise, the club could end up replacing Romero with an inferior defender who also misses plenty of games.

Meanwhile, the defender is in action later on tonight, as Argentina host Brazil in World Cup qualifying at midnight GMT. Should his side win the game, they will be the fourth team to qualify for the World Cup (via qualification) after Japan, New Zealand and Iran (although Uzbekistan may have too by the time you are reading this)

Let's see. What we can expect is the rumours regarding Romero to not go away anytime soon, that is for sure.