"Tottenham fans feel bitter": Former captain Lee Kang-in's former teammate immediately shifts stance upon becoming a colleague: "I wanted to come to the ATM quickly"... After leaving in a rush, now 'beaming with joy'

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Former Tottenham captain Christian Romero (28) pledged his dedication while wearing the Atletico Madrid jersey. Meanwhile, he concluded his five-year tenure at Tottenham on a bittersweet note.

Spain's 'Cadena SER' reported on the 15th (Korea time) that "Romero completed his first training session with new teammates immediately after the official signing announcement and expressed ambitious goals through a club interview."

According to media outlets, Romero referred to Atletico as a "massive club" and could not hide his joy. He stated, "As always, I came with the mindset of leaving my name in the history of this beautiful club," and emphasized, "The only way to be remembered in history is through winning championships. I will pour everything into achieving our goals until the very last day."

He also showed strong confidence in adapting to the team. Romero noted that his playing style fits perfectly with the club's system and viewed positively the fact that many of his teammates are national team colleagues. He pledged, "Regardless of results, I will dedicate 100% to this emblem and jersey," adding, "I understand well the responsibility that an Atletico player must bear. From day one, I will do my best to repay the trust of the club and its fans."

Romero also revealed exceptional affection in his first video posted on the club's social media (SNS). He expressed anticipation by saying, "I want to wear the jersey and play as soon as possible. Since I wanted to come here long ago, this will truly be a fantastic experience." The media evaluated that "the new 'defensive wall,' who promised determination and dedication, delivered an inspiring message to fans."

Romero joined Tottenham in 2021 and made a total of 156 appearances. Last season, following Son Heung-min (LAFC), he served as Tottenham captain and led the team to win the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League (UEL). However, he received two red cards, and during the final stretch of the season when the team was fighting for Premier League (EPL) survival, he traveled back to his home country to watch a match against his former club, drawing severe criticism.

Before announcing his transfer, Romero personally bid farewell to fans via his private SNS. He said, "Tottenham was more than just a club during my five seasons; it was my home." He added, "While the journey wasn't perfect, I am comforted knowing that I always gave everything and protected this jersey with pride and my whole heart."

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