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Tottenham sign Cristian Romero on permanent transfer after initial loan as they complete eighth summer move


TOTTENHAM have announced the permanent signing of Cristian Romero.

The defender, 24, initially joined Spurs on loan with an option to buy last summer.

Romero had an impressive first season in England
Tottenham have signed Cristian Romero on a permanent dealCredit: Getty

The club revealed the news with a short video on social media that ends with Romero giving two thumbs up to the camera.

Romero has made 32 appearances for Spurs and is a key player under Antonio Conte, which is why the Italian has made him his eighth signing of the summer.

Reports earlier this summer claimed Spurs would splash out £40million to land Romero on a permanent basis.

He has signed a five-year contract after Spurs triggered his release clause – which reportedly expired at the end of August.

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Romero becomes the club’s eighth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Fraser Forster, Ivan Perisic, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet, Djed Spence and Destiny Udogie, who has returned to Udinese on loan.

But Conte is still not satisfied and has his sights set on Atletico Madrid wing-back Yannick Carrasco.

Spurs are in talks to sign the Belgian for around £25m with Atletico open to selling.

Carrasco would provide competition for Emerson Royal but he is also capable of playing higher up the pitch and on the left flank too.

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Romero is set to be out for three more weeks after picking up an injury in Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Chelsea earlier this month.

Tottenham are next in action against West Ham on Wednesday.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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