Atletico Madrid reach in-principle deal to sign Cristian Romero for about €40m, report claims

Atletico Madrid have reportedly reached an in-principle agreement to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero in a deal understood to be worth around €40 million, with the player said to have agreed personal terms.

According to Ben Jacobs, an outline between the clubs is in place and Romero has settled the terms of a move. The reporting frames this as an agreement in principle rather than a completed transfer, indicating that while the clubs are aligned on the package, the move is not yet official.

As things stand, this remains a developing situation. An in-principle deal typically reflects broad accord on fee and structure, with final documents and formalities to follow before any announcement. Until those steps are completed, circumstances can change.

If concluded, Romero’s exit would mark a notable departure from Tottenham’s defence. The suggested €40m package would also represent a significant outlay from Atletico, underlining the scale of the prospective move.

Further updates will hinge on whether the agreement progresses to full completion and confirmation.