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Cristian Romero's Tottenham exit blocked?! Atletico Madrid near €50m deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie following previous interest in Spurs' Argentine World Cup winner

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-atletico-madrid-alert-cristian-romero-huge-tottenham-transfer-hint-plan-look-for-new-places/blt0695b9e6d73fb9bf#cs1552cc5ccf90bab5" target="_blank">Romero is determined to leave Tottenham this summer</a>, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/atletico-madrid-tottenham-cristian-romero-julian-alvarez-tells-club-to-sign-argentine-team-mate/bltc8ff3e812a1394e1" target="_blank">Atletico Madrid seemingly interested in acquiring his services</a>. However, Romero's exit could be in jeopardy following the news that the Liga giants are nearing a deal to sign Piero Hincapie. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to Catalan outlet <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20250614/1002483248/ecuador-ven-hincapie-rojiblanco.html" target="_blank"><em>Mundo Deportivo</em></a>, Atletico have set their sights on signing Bayer Leverkusen centre-back  Hincapie this summer, with Los Rojiblancos already establishing contacts with both the player and his entourage. They have also reciprocated Atleti's interest by showing a willingness to leave BayArena and arrive at the Metropolitano. Head coach Diego Simeone likes the player's versatility, as the Ecuadorian can operate both as a centre-back and a left-back. However, his signing could complicate the potential arrival of Romero.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Romero has already stated that he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristian-romero-flirt-with-atletico-madrid-spurs-defender-reiterates-love-to-play-in-la-liga/blt1eefaad10db15cd1#cs333f9f61cc677b11" target="_blank">"would love to play in La Liga"</a>. Spurs have placed a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/atletico-madrid-attempt-sign-cristian-romero-tottenham-daniel-levy-sets-price-europa-league-triumph/blt50fefb01589ed233#cs01c49f069572052a" target="_blank">€70 million (£59m/$79m) price tag</a> on the Argentine international, with<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristian-romero-diego-simeone-atletico-madrid-summer-move-tottenham-argentina-exit-hint/blt1e9d5edf4649134f" target="_blank"> Simeone reported to have already had talks with the player</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The 27-year-old is currently enjoying his vacation after helping Spurs win the Europa League last month. He will return to action for pre-season with Spurs next season, with his future clearly up in the air.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIAN ROMERO?

Cristian Romero's Tottenham exit blocked?! Atletico Madrid near €50m deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie following previous interest in Spurs' Argentine World Cup winner | Goal.com

Atletico Madrid are nearing the completion of the signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, potentially ruling out Cristian Romero&apos;s transfer.

Cristian Romero&apos;s Tottenham exit blocked?! Atletico Madrid near €50m deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie following previous interest in Spurs&apos; Argentine World Cup winner