'I will give my all!' - Cristian Romero explains Atletico Madrid transfer after sealing €40m Tottenham exit

Romero is renowned for his aggressive, front-foot defending, a combative style that perfectly aligns with Diego Simeone's traditional demands. The defender believes the transfer is an ideal fit for his long-term career ambitions.

"I am very happy, very delighted to arrive here, at this huge club," Romero said following his official unveiling. "I know I come with the same mentality as always, trying to write my name in the history of this beautiful club."

"I know the only way is by winning trophies, so I come with that mentality and I will give everything until the last day to achieve it. It's a club that, because of my style of play, fits me perfectly."

The defender arrives in Madrid fresh from helping Argentina reach the 2026 World Cup final. He will seamlessly slot into a dressing room that already features several of his international team-mates. Romero admitted that those familiar faces, alongside the fiery Atletico fanbase, played a significant role in his decision to leave England.

"There are many national team-mates here, and I know it's a wonderful club," he explained. "When I played against them in the Champions League, the fans supporting them... a bit of everything made me make this decision to come here. I will give my absolute all, no doubt. In the end football can go well or bad, but I know I'll be 100 per cent committed to this crest, this shirt."

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