Atletico Madrid is reportedly making a strong move to hijack Inter Milan's pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero. Fabrizio Romano suggests Diego Simeone's side is gearing up to enter the race significantly for the sought-after Argentine international.
Romero has become one of the hottest properties in the transfer market, and his future could now be decided by a showdown between Inter and Atletico. According to Romano's reporting on X, Atletico is actively working on the financial details needed to submit a formal offer.
The La Liga club plans to make their move once player sales are finalized, with departures like Nahuel Molina and potentially Matteo Ruggeri expected to free up the necessary funds. Their proposed package is rumored to match the €40 million fee Inter had previously agreed upon with Tottenham. However, Inter has faced hurdles in finalizing personal terms with Romero, creating an opening for Atletico.
Diego Simeone is said to have admired Romero for years and sees the World Cup winner as a key piece for his defensive rebuild. With Romero's departure from Tottenham now seeming increasingly likely before the transfer window closes, Spurs are already preparing for life without him, having signed Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke.
While Inter remains in the picture, Atletico could gain a crucial advantage if they act swiftly. Romero is reportedly very receptive to joining Simeone's project in Spain, making a formal offer from Madrid a potentially decisive step. With Inter still navigating internal financial matters, Atletico has an opportunity to take the lead in securing one of the summer's major defensive transfers.
