Cuti Romero presented as Atlético Madrid player and spoke about Julián Álvarez’s situation at the club The defender had his first interaction with the press as a new Atlético player and addressed the situation of his Argentina teammate following his failed move to Barcelona. Cristian “Cuti” Romero was officially presented as a new Atlético Madrid player and, during his first press conference as a member of the Spanish club, spoke about one of his close friends and teammates: Julián Álvarez. The Argentine defender discussed how he sees the striker and offered a positive assessment of his current situation. “I see him very well, as always. I see him very focused, and that makes me very happy,” Romero said. Cuti Romero’s new challenge at Atlético Madrid The 28-year-old defender explained that playing in Spain was one of the goals he still had left to accomplish in his career. After spells in England’s Premier League and Italy’s Serie A, joining Atlético will allow him to compete in all three of Europe’s major leagues. “It was a challenge I still had left in my career. I wanted to play in the three biggest leagues in Europe. I’ve already competed in England and Italy, and I’m one step away from completing it. I’m almost ready to start competing in LaLiga,” he explained. Romero said it was something he had discussed with his family for a long time and that the opportunity to wear Atlético’s shirt ultimately convinced him. “I’m very excited and trying to prepare in the best possible way so I can soon be competing with my teammates,” the Argentine said. He has signed a contract with the club until June 30, 2031. Romero’s goal: leaving his mark on Atlético’s history The former Tottenham defender also made it clear that he arrives at Atlético with a specific ambition: winning trophies. “I’m going to give everything I have to try to leave my name in the club’s history, and the only way to do that is by winning something. Hopefully that happens this season, next season, or whenever I’m here,” he said. Cuti Romero on Atlético’s ambitions: “We have to take it step by step, but with the mindset of achieving something” Romero said the squad has what it takes to compete for the club’s biggest objectives and praised the group he has found since arriving. “You always compete to win. I don’t think there are players at Atlético or any other club who think differently. A fantastic group has been put together, the squad has good players, and we have to take it step by step, but with the mindset of achieving something,” he said. Cuti Romero reveals what Simeone asked of him after joining Atlético Romero also revealed that he had spoken with Diego Simeone before completing the move and explained what the Atlético manager asked of him. “Simeone asks me to do what I’ve been doing at my previous clubs: go out there on the pitch, help my teammates, especially the younger ones, and feel like part of this family,” he explained. Romero, a 2022 World Cup winner and two-time Copa América and Finalissima winner with Argentina, will wear No. 21 at Atlético Madrid after Obed Vargas gave up the shirt number for him.   submitted by   /u/IndividualPleasant23 [link]   [comments]