07/31/2021 8:44 PM
Clarín.com
sports
Updated 07/31/2021 8:44 PM
Cristian Romero
was one of the most coveted footballers in this market in European football.
There were several powerful clubs in the Old Continent that wanted to keep the pass of the defender who came from winning the Copa América with the National Team in Brazil.
And the one who ended up taking the award was Tottenham.
From Italy they confirm that the Cordovan already has everything arranged and goes to the Premier
in exchange for 50 million euros
.
Cuti with the Copa América.
The London team negotiated with the defender and the only thing left to do was formalize the agreement: a contract until June 2026. Atalanta, for their part, made a negotiation: it has just executed the purchase option of 16 million euros from Juventus, and He sells it for 50 million and another 5 in bonuses to England.
He was the best defender in Serie A.
"The principle that we have followed in these years is that sales should strengthen us and not weaken us. It is obvious that Cristian had an extraordinary season. It is normal that there is interest.
At Atalanta, Romero found a place that allowed him to grow and play the Champions League and the Copa América as a starter. The offer must be appropriate to the value of the player,
"said Luca Percassi (CEO of the Bergamo club) days ago.
Cuti Romero arrived at Atalanta in mid-2020 and had a sensational season, to the point that he was chosen as the best defender in Serie A.
In total, in 2020/21 he played 42 games, scored three goals and gave three assists.
