Tottenham have signed Argentina defender Cristian Romero from Atalanta for about £47m.
The fee is the second highest Spurs have paid for a player behind the £53.8m for Tanguy Ndombele in 2019.
Romero, 23, who won the Copa America with Argentina earlier in the summer, was voted the best defender in Serie A last season.
He becomes Spurs’ third summer signing and takes their outlay leading up to the new season to nearly £70m.
Winger Bryan Gil joined from Sevilla in July while Pierluigi Gollini signed on loan, also from Atalanta.
Romero said he is “ready to start and give everything” for Spurs.
“I’m very happy to be wearing this shirt and to come to this club,” he said.
“I want to thank the fans for all the messages. You wanted me here and here I am.”
Spurs have not disclosed the length of Romero’s contract.
(BBC Sport)
