The derby has added importance because Real have struggled in recent visits to the Metropolitano. They have secured just two victories in their previous 11 away games there, while their most recent league win at the stadium came four years ago. Atleti claimed a 5-2 victory in the same fixture last season, delivering an early […]
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Diego Simeone has promised to make every possible effort to ensure Julian Alvarez feels valued at Atletico Madrid once the forward resumes training, as questions remain about his future with the Spanish side. Atletico have made it clear that they are unwilling to sell Alvarez to Barcelona, potentially leaving Arsenal as the striker’s only realistic […]
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Barcelona made the first approach in May, when reports indicated that negotiations had begun over a possible deal for Alvarez. However, continuing a familiar trend, Atletico firmly stated that they had no intention of allowing Alvarez to join Barcelona. That month, the Madrid club published several sharp social media posts ridiculing Barcelona’s pursuit of the […]
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Arsenal are taking a practical view of their prospects of recruiting Alvarez before next week’s transfer window closes. They are interested in him and actively exploring a deal, but completing the move remains far from certain. Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta recognise that the transfer will be difficult, particularly because the former […]
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Julián Álvarez made his way into a long, shadowy tunnel by himself. “We are better when we stand together,” Giuliano Simeone said, yet that was not what happened. After Atlético Madrid opened their home campaign with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal, the players assembled near the centre circle, exchanged handshakes with their opponents and one […]
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Cristian Romero has admitted that he “made mistakes” during his five-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur. The 28-year-old Argentina defender is close to joining Atletico Madrid after the Spanish club reached a £34.2m agreement with Spurs. Romero made his final Tottenham appearance against Sunderland in April, leaving the pitch in tears after suffering a knee injury […]
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Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement worth £34.2m (40m euros) to bring Cristian Romero in from Tottenham. The 28-year-old is poised to become Atletico’s fourth arrival of the summer, with Spurs also securing a 15 per cent share of any future transfer fee. Romero, an Argentina international, recently attracted attention from Premier League champions Arsenal, […]
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Tottenham are negotiating with Atlético Madrid over Cristian Romero’s potential transfer after firmly turning down an approach from Arsenal for the Argentina defender. The club are also expected to secure Micky van de Ven’s future with a new five-year contract. Despite agreeing to a four-year extension at the beginning of last season, Romero has been […]
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