Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid

Cristian Romero has admitted he 'wasn't perfect' at Tottenham in an emotional farewell message as his £34.2m move to Atletico Madrid nears completion. The tribute glosses over a turbulent final season that included a relegation scare, a Belgrano controversy and fan backlash.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Cristian Romero's move from Tottenham to Atletico Madrid in a €40m package, ending a summer saga involving Inter, Barcelona, Napoli and Arsenal. The exit closes a pivotal chapter in Spurs' defensive history and raises fresh questions about the club's rebuilding strategy.

Atletico Madrid have opened talks to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, who is expected to leave this summer despite signing a new four-year deal only last August. With Inter Milan also in the race and conflicting reports over fee structure, the saga exposes deeper dysfunction at a club that finished 17th and nearly went down.