Heungmin, I'm sorry. AT Madrid is crazy! Tottenham vice-captain closes before club World Cup as he prepares to sign £45m
Apr 20, 2025
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British media Express reported on the 20th (Korea time) 'Atletico Madrid (Spain) is seeking to recruit Romero before the Club World Cup'
Romero joined Tottenham on loan for the 2021-2022 season. He played 22 matches in the English Premier League in his first season. Tottenham fully acquired Romero in August 2022. He played in 27 league games in the 2022-2023 season and 33 EPL games in the 2023-2024 season. He was appointed vice-captain last summer. 'Captain' He is leading the team with Son Heung-min and others.
Things are not good this season. He is showing a jagged appearance due to his injuries. He emerged during the A-match in November last year. He made a brief return in the league against Chelsea on 9 December that year, only to leave again 15 minutes into the first half with a thigh injury. He has returned to play after three months. He played only 17 league games this season.
That is not the end of the matter. He has caused a recent controversy over personnel affairs. He left the ground without greeting his fans after losing 2-4 to Wolverhampton at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England on the 13th.Another British media talk sport said 'Most of them made personal mistakes in a row, including Romero on this day. Romero bowed out in frustration after losing to Wolverhampton by two goals. But it wasn't Romero's defensive mistakes that sparked anger from Tottenham fans. It was right after the whistle at the end of the game. Regardless of the outcome of the game, it is customary for players to applaud their fans. But instead of thanking, Romero went straight down the tunnel. The Tottenham fan travelled 132 miles to Molineux Stadium. What made Romero's behavior worse was the fact that he wore the captain's armband on behalf of Son Heung-min, who was unable to play due to a foot injury on the day.
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Express says 'Atletico Madrid are eager to sign Romero. Hoping to sign him for less than £45m this summer, he has been cited as a major target. Atletico Madrid are looking for two central defenders. César Azpilicueta, Axel Witzel and Heynildo Mandaba's contracts end in June. Clément Langle is set to return to FC Barcelona after the end of his loan. All four of them may not be able to play in the Club World Cup. FIFA will hold a 'special registration period' from June 1 to 10 ahead of the Club World Cup.
Meanwhile, Romero has signed a contract with Tottenham until June 2027. Tottenham want to re-sign Romero. It is said that he also promised the best treatment for the club. Romero's current weekly wage is £165,000. It is expected to soar to £200,000. Currently, Tottenham's best player is Son Heung-min, who is known to be £190,000.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
