The Argentine defender thanked Barcelona and Arsenal for their interest but has begun the final stretch to seal his transfer to Atlético Madrid. Diego Simeone's persistence over the past three transfer windows was crucial in securing the Spanish capital as his destination after leaving Tottenham. Speculation about the future of Cristian 'Cuti' Romero is starting to give way to clarity regarding the Argentine defender's future after his departure from Tottenham Hotspur, and all signs point to Madrid to play for 'Cholo' Simeone's Atlético , after thanking Inter Milan, Barcelona and Arsenal for their interest in recent hours. The Argentine coach's repeated interest in signing the defender over the last three transfer windows was key to 'Cuti' choosing Madrid despite interest from the 'Gunners' and 'Barça' in acquiring the Scaloneta international. The defender, after several twists and turns in the last transfer window, had extended his contract with Tottenham until June 2029. However, this agreement, reached in August of last year, included a clause allowing for a potential sale in the summer of 2026 if a fee close to the €47 million target set by Spurs was reached. Although tax issues, bonuses, and the player's salary remain to be resolved, meetings between the directors of the 'Colchonero' team, their counterparts at Tottenham, and the player's representatives will increase this afternoon to reach a full agreement so that the defender can arrive in Madrid between Wednesday and Thursday.   submitted by   /u/Ballen_998 [link]   [comments]