Barcelona got fully involved and is going all out for “Cuti” Romero When everything was agreed between Tottenham and Atlético Madrid for the Argentine center back, the departure of Ronald Araújo from the Catalans to Liverpool opened the doors for the Cordoban. Cristian Romero it remained at the center of one of the great movements in the European transfer market. The defender of the Argentine National Team informed Tottenham that he will not continue at the club after the 2026 World Cup and, since then, several of the most important teams on the continent began to move to keep one of the most sought-after defenders in European football. At first, Inter Milan he had made progress in negotiations with Tottenham to incorporate the Cordoban. However, Romero decided to wait due to the interest of different Spanish clubs, a possibility that appears especially attractive for the footballer who emerged from the Villa Esquiú Premises. That decision ended up changing the scenario and opened the door for that Atlético de Madrid take the initiative. With Diego Simeone as one of its main promoters, Atlético de Madrid presented a proposal for 30 million fixed dollars plus another 10 million in variables by the defender. The offer was accepted by Tottenham and, with the footballer's contract practically resolved, everything seemed to indicate that Cuti had his arrival at the Madrid team on track. However, when the transfer seemed to be close to being finalized, Barcelona appeared. The exit of Ronald Araujo heading to Liverpool, on loan for one season, he left an important space in the defense and the Catalan team identified Romero as one of its main alternatives to occupy that place. Hansi Flick, coach of the Catalans, he especially values his leadership, personality and physical presence, characteristics that make him an ideal profile to reinforce the last line. The emergence of Barcelona could once again modify the future of the Argentine defender and, at the same time, generate a direct confrontation with Atlético de Madrid. The Catalan team not only intends to stay with Romero, but is also negotiating with the Madrid club for Julian Alvarez, another footballer who appears as a priority to reinforce his squad. In this way, Barcelona could try to keep two fundamental pieces of Simeone's team during the same market. Julián's situation also has its own novel. The Argentine striker would have expressed his desire to wear the Blaugrana shirt and fulfill one of his great sporting dreams, although Atlético de Madrid is working to retain him. Barcelona, meanwhile, he seeks to advance in parallel for the attacker and Romero, in an operation that could considerably alter the Colchonero team's plans for next season. But Barcelona's strategy does not end there. The Catalan club is also holding talks about Rodri, Spanish midfielder who appears as one of his great objectives. Interest in the footballer could generate another strong crossover in the market, this time with Real Madrid, which also has the European champion among its main priorities to strengthen its midfield. Thus, Barcelona is at the center of a particularly aggressive market: it aims to Cuti Romero, while negotiating for Julian Alvarez and seek to move forward Rodri. If these movements are made, it could directly hit the plans of Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid, two of their great rivals in Spain. For Romero, meanwhile, the final decision could come after the World Cup, with Tottenham willing to negotiate and three European giants attentive to their future.   submitted by   /u/Timely-Zombie9466 [link]   [comments]