Inter are at risk of losing defender Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid, with multiple reports saying the Spanish club is preparing a move around €40 million. The developments center on Romero’s availability and Inter’s financial and squad constraints ahead of any potential acquisition.
According to the reports, Inter’s ability to complete a deal with Tottenham Hotspur—where Romero is currently believed to be contracted—is restricted by Tottenham’s reported conditions. Inter cannot buy Romero unless they first sell one or more players, including Benjamin Pavard, Davide Frattesi, or Kristjan Asllani, to meet the required prerequisites.
Football Italia and Yahoo Sports both frame the situation as time-sensitive, suggesting Inter must act quickly if they want to secure Romero before Atletico submits a competitive offer. Another report also indicates Atletico can match the Tottenham-linked valuation and is willing to proceed if the €40m figure is attainable under existing transfer arrangements.
Overall, the story focuses on Romero’s transfer tug-of-war, the knock-on effect of Inter’s potential sales, and Atletico’s reported willingness to match Tottenham’s €40m valuation.
