Atletico prepares a loud response! The club hijacks Tottenham's key defender from Inter

Atletico Madrid is gearing up for a major transfer to bolster the heart of their defense ahead of the new season.

Details: According to the reputable Spanish outlet Marca, Atletico Madrid is preparing an official bid for Tottenham’s 28-year-old center-back Cristian Romero. The Colchoneros’ head coach Diego Simeone is personally extremely keen on bringing his fellow countryman to the Spanish capital.

Reports indicate the Spanish giants will submit their offer right after completing the sales of several of their own players — namely, Nahuel Molina and possibly Matteo Ruggeri. Atletico’s financial proposal is expected to match the bid from Inter Milan, who had previously agreed a €40 million fee with Tottenham, but Cristian Romero himself has yet to give the green light for a move to the Italian side.

It’s worth noting that last season Cristian Romero made 32 appearances for Tottenham across all competitions, impressing with his solid defensive play and scoring 6 goals. The reputable portal Transfermarkt values the 28-year-old defender at €60 million.

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