Report states Tottenham summer signing was ‘market error’ from a selling club
A report from CalcioMercato has stated Juventus made a mistake by selling Cristian Romero on the cheap to Atalanta, after seeing how much Tottenham were willing to shell out to sign him permanently.
The Italian publication has been taking a look at the ‘market errors’ recently made by the Bianconeri, with the club’s initial sale of the Argentina international featuring on the list.
Juventus loaned Romero to Atalanta on a two-year deal with an option to make the move permanent for around €18 million (Juventus).
The 23-year-old impressed in his first season with the Bergamo outfit, which then saw Tottenham emerge as suitors in the summer to complete a transfer.
Atalanta triggered the option to sign Romero permanently, which enabled them to negotiate a deal with Spurs that is set to net them a total of £42.5 million in transfer fees (Football.London).
As such, CalcioMercato states Juve simply didn’t give Romero a chance to shine in Turin, with their initial decision to send him to Atalanta giving Gian Piero Gasperini’s side a ‘sensational capital gain’ on their rivals.
Romero, who Spurs are expected to purchase outright at the end of the season (Evening Standard), has been reintegrated into the side under Antonio Conte having recently recovered from a hamstring injury.
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The deal for Romero could prove to be a big statement down the line if he continues to develop towards his ceiling.
He has been unlucky with the big injury he received earlier this season and hasn’t had consistent and quality defensive support around him, but he has the talent to keep getting better.
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