Cristian Romero has bid an emotional farewell to Tottenham after admitting he was not perfect during his five years in North London. The Argentina international is closing in on a move to Atletico Madrid after the Spanish club agreed a deal worth �34.2m for the centre-back.Romero has not played for Spurs since suffering a knee injury against Sunderland in April. The defender was visibly emotional as he left the pitch, with the injury ruling him out for the final six Premier League matches of the campaign.His absence came during Tottenhams battle against relegation, and he also drew criticism from some supporters after initially planning to return to Argentina for Belgranos Primera Division Apertura final before Spurs decisive last game of the season.Romero ultimately stayed in England and was present at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs secured Premier League survival with a 1-0 victory over Everton, finishing 17th for the second consecutive year.In a farewell message posted on social media, Romero reflected on his time at the club.I know I wasnt perfect, he wrote.But I can leave knowing I always gave everything. I wore this shirt with pride and fought for it with all my heart.When I arrived, I had one goal: to leave my mark on this club, Romero added.I knew that could only happen through hard work, sacrifice and by achieving something people had been waiting for for a long time winning a trophy. Together, we managed to do that.Im leaving Tottenham, but a part of me will always stay here. I came here as a player and Im leaving feeling like one of you.Thank you for everything.Romero joined Tottenham from Atalanta in 2021 and established himself as one of the clubs key defenders, making 156 appearances across all competitions.The highlight of his spell came in 2025 when he helped Spurs end their 17-year wait for silverware by beating Manchester United in the Europa League final. Topics Cristian Romero Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read 10 newcomers to watch in the 2026/27 Premier League campaign Mitch Fretton 14th August, 2026 How to watch the Premier League 2026/27: Full details of TV channel, confirmed online streams to follow English football Ben Miller 12th August, 2026 Djed Spence close to Inter Milan move as clubs agree �27m fee Tom Rostance 12th August, 2026 Tottenham third kit 26/27: Watch Sandro Tonali video as Spurs launch new shirt Ben Miller 12th August, 2026 Tottenham: Micky van de Ven signs new five-year contract Cian Cheesbrough 11th August, 2026 Carabao Cup draw: Chelsea face Luton as Spurs host Charlton and West Brom visit Newcastle in second round Cian Cheesbrough 10th August, 2026
