Cristian Romero, a 28-year-old Argentine centre-back, completed a transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Atletico Madrid for £34.2 million on a contract until June 2031. He made 156 appearances for Tottenham after joining in 2021, served as captain, and contributed to the 2025 Europa League title. Romero's departure followed a knee injury in his final match and Tottenham's 17th-place Premier League finish.