BREAKING: As per Skysports, Tottenham player has told Daniel Levy he wants out – New meeting with Spurs chairman scheduled

Cristian Romero was instrumental in Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League final victory over Manchester United on Wednesday night, delivering a commanding performance at the heart of the defense. After lifting the trophy, the Argentine centre-back was asked about his future and responded with heartfelt words, expressing deep affection for the club. “I love Spurs very much,” he said, reaffirming his commitment and passion for the North London side.

Romero went on to reflect on his journey at Tottenham, stating that he joined the club with the ambition to create history—and believes he has done just that with the Europa League triumph. However, despite this emotional moment, there are now growing reports that the defender is preparing to move on.

According to Marca, Romero has set his sights on a summer move to Atlético Madrid. The Spanish publication claims the 27-year-old has communicated his desire to leave Tottenham to join the La Liga giants. The report outlines that Atlético are aiming to replicate the strategy they used to land Julián Álvarez from Manchester City—signing an ambitious Argentine star from the Premier League—and are now taking a similarly calculated approach to acquire Romero.

Reportedly, Romero has already spoken with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, expressing his wish to join Diego Simeone’s side. Levy, known for his tough negotiating stance, had postponed any transfer talks until after the conclusion of the Europa League final. Now that the tournament is over, attention has turned to the next steps in the potential transfer.

Marca emphasizes that Atlético Madrid is preparing for a formal meeting with Levy, aware of the challenges they may face. Romero’s agent, Ciro Palermo, and Atlético’s sporting director, Carlos Bucero, have already laid some groundwork behind the scenes, attempting to pave the way for a smooth negotiation process.

Given the complexities of dealing with Levy, Atlético are expected to involve their CEO, Miguel Ángel Gil, who has prior experience in brokering deals with Tottenham. Gil previously worked directly with Levy to secure the signings of Kieran Trippier, Matt Doherty, and Sergio Reguilón, and hopes that their established relationship could help facilitate Romero’s move.

Despite those connections, the transfer will still require a significant financial commitment. Tottenham have reportedly placed a price tag of €70 million on Romero. While Atlético are eager to reduce that figure, Marca reports that Spurs are unwilling to negotiate below €52 million, making it clear that the deal will only go through on the club’s terms.

Interestingly, Romero’s desire to leave has not wavered even after achieving European glory with Spurs. The World Cup-winning defender is reportedly eager to play under Diego Simeone, a fellow Argentine, and believes Atlético Madrid is the ideal next step in his career. For now, Romero is waiting patiently as discussions between the two clubs progress.

While Tottenham will no doubt be reluctant to part ways with a player of Romero’s caliber—especially after such a triumphant season—it seems increasingly likely that his time in North London may be drawing to a close. The coming weeks will be crucial as Atlético Madrid ramp up their efforts to bring the commanding defender to the Spanish capital.