Cuti Romero Confirms Spurs Exit: 'I Wasn't Perfect, But I Gave Everything'
Cristian Romero is done at Tottenham. The Argentine defender has confirmed his exit from Spurs, with a move to Atlético Madrid all but sealed in a deal that could hit €40 million ($46 million). And true to form, Cuti isn't hiding from the noise — he's owning it all.
In a social media statement on Friday, Romero thanked everyone at the club, from coaches to the fans, while acknowledging his time in North London wasn't flawless.
"I know I wasn't perfect, but one thing gives me peace: I always gave everything. I defended this shirt with pride and with all my heart."
That's vintage Romero. Raw. Honest. Unfiltered. The 28-year-old spent five seasons at Tottenham, initially joining on loan before becoming club captain in 2025. He was a key part of the squad that ended the trophy drought, lifting the 2025 UEFA Europa League title after a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the final.
Off to Madrid
Sources told ESPN that Atlético Madrid have agreed a deal with Spurs worth a potential €40 million. The structure? A fixed €35 million, plus up to €5 million in add-ons. Diego Simeone is getting his man — and let's be honest, Romero is basically the perfect Cholo disciple.
Romero also leaves as a decorated international. He racked up seven appearances for Argentina at this summer's World Cup, adding to a resume that already included World Cup glory in 2022 and Copa America triumphs in 2021 and 2024.
His farewell message hit all the right notes. He called Tottenham "much more than a club," describing it as home and thanking the fans for every hug, song, flag, and applause.
"When I arrived, I had a clear dream: to leave my name in this club's history. I knew the only way was through hard work, sacrifice and achieving something that had seemed so difficult for so long: lifting a trophy again. And we did it."
Not everything was smooth in N17. There were injuries, suspensions, and moments of madness. But Romero's legacy in Tottenham is cemented by that trophy — and by the fact he never hid from the fight.
Now he heads to the Spanish capital to play under one of the most demanding managers in world football. Simeone doesn't hand out passes. Romero won't need one.