Atletico Madrid predicted starting lineup after signing Cristian Romero
The Argentine World Cup winner is set to join Los Rojiblancos.
One of the most protracted sagas of the summer transfer window is set to conclude as Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has been given the green light to join Atletico Madrid.
According to media reports, the Argentine defender will move to the La Liga side in a move worth €40 million, which includes add-ons. The deal also contains a 15% sell-on fee clause. Inter Milan and Barcelona were also interested in Romero, but the Spurs player ultimately opted to join Diego Simeone’s side.
Romero joined Spurs in 2021 on a season-long loan from Atalanta, with the move made permanent in the following season. Across five years, he became a key part of the Tottenham defence, ultimately being handed the captain’s armband ahead of last season.
However, he never fully realised his potential in North London, with his occasional rash decisions and penchant for collecting red cards often hurting his team. As a result, head coach Roberto De Zerbi decided that Romero was someone who could be sold to raise funds, with Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke being his preferred defenders.
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Atletico Madrid predicted starting lineup
Formation: 442
Jan Oblack; Marcos Llorente, Cristian Romero, David Hancko, Alejandro Grimaldo; Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Morten Hjulmand, Ademola Lookman; Alexander Sørloth, Julián Álvarez
Having signed for Los Colchoneros, Romero is expected to come straight into the starting lineup, possibly in place of defender Robin Le Normand. The Argentine will be paired with Slovak defender David Hancko.
New signing Alejandro Grimaldo, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial fee of €20 million, will start at left-back. Utility man Marcos Llorente will start at right-back. The defenders will shield Jan Oblak, who starts between the sticks.
Pablo Barrios and summer signing Morten Hjulmand start in midfield. Ademola Lookman will start at left wing, although the Nigerian will swap places with Alex Baena as the season progresses. Giuliano Simeone starts at right wing.
Julian Alvarez, if he stays in Madrid, will start up top along with Alexander Sorloth.
Is Cristian Romero joining Atletico Madrid?
Yes. Romero has been given the green light to join Atletico Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur.
How much will Atletico Madrid pay for Cristian Romero?
The deal is worth €40 million including add‑ons, with a 15% sell‑on clause included in the agreement.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.