Atlético Opens the Checkbook to Take This Star from Bernabéu: Bombshell Signing

Atlético de Madrid Would Be Willing to Make a Move to Sign Cristian "Cuti" Romero, one of the great center-backs in European soccer.

According to Sky Sports yesterday, the red-and-white club has the Argentine on their radar to strengthen the defense. At 26 years old, Romero has proven to be one of the most solid defenders in the Premier League with Tottenham, but his signing is far from simple.

Old Atlético Target

This is not Atlético's first attempt to sign Cuti. Three years ago, when the defender played for Atalanta, the Madrid club already considered him an option to bolster their backline.

However, everything fell apart when Tottenham signed him for 52M euros. Since then, Romero has established himself as a key piece in the English team's defense.

Now, according to Argentine media, Cuti Romero is one of Diego Simeone's favorite players. The Argentine coach has reportedly given his approval for his signing, and Atlético is determined to do everything possible to bring him to the Metropolitano.

Simeone knows Romero's qualities well, and his aggressive character and solidity in aerial duels make him ideal for Atlético's defensive system.

Real Madrid Doesn't Lose Sight

However, Real Madrid is also after the center-back, complicating negotiations. According to reports from London, Tottenham won't let Romero leave for less than 100M euros, a figure that, although high, doesn't seem to intimidate the interested clubs. The whites have been watching the Argentine closely and could enter the bidding.

Atlético, meanwhile, is prepared to offer a considerable bid to convince Tottenham to sell. With both teams' defenses in mind, Romero's signing could be one of the big surprises of the next transfer market.

Cuti Romero's future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Atlético de Madrid doesn't intend to let this opportunity pass. Will Cholo Simeone finally manage to convince Romero to sign for his team? Only time will tell.