Cristian Romero Addresses Transfer Speculations

Dismisses Atletico Madrid Rumors

Cristian Romero has rejected the rumors suggesting he intended to depart from Tottenham for Atletico Madrid, asserting that he never aimed to leave the club.

The 27-year-old defender was frequently mentioned in transfer discussions regarding Atletico Madrid during the summer and acknowledged his aspiration to play in Spain at some point in his career.

Commitment to Tottenham

Ultimately, Romero made the decision to stay in North London and signed a lengthy contract extension, after which he was appointed the club captain.

As he prepares for the Champions League match against Villarreal on Tuesday, September 16, the player has responded to speculation about his potential departure from Tottenham.

In a press conference, he stated: “I never indicated any desire to leave the club. Those thoughts did not originate from me. The opinions of the manager and the president are what truly matter.”

“I feel very content here; it’s like a family. I appreciate the manager and the methods we employ during training.”

“There is always room for improvement, but I believe everyone involved is taking the appropriate measures to enhance our performance. I am very happy here.”