The defender's arrival is very close to Atletico Madrid, which will help the team "normalize" the situation with Alvarez, with whom they have a deep relationship.
Atletico Madrid is firmly pushing this deal, hoping that this top reinforcement, who has been awaited for over a year, will finally materialize. Cristian Romero's strength and status will make him an undisputed starter, immediately improving the defense and creating a ripple effect, increasing competition in other positions. However, even without this reason, Romero's arrival would unexpectedly become a "mediator" in the Alvarez situation.
In addition to being teammates in the Argentine national team and winning the World Cup together, Romero and Alvarez have always been close. There is a three-year age difference between them, which has not affected their deep friendship, but Romero will still have influence over the forward. Therefore, Romero is expected to play an "ally" role in Alvarez's situation, helping to get things back on track.
On the one hand, Romero is precisely the type of player Alvarez has always wanted, one who can ensure Atletico Madrid's plans don't fall short compared to top clubs. In his first interview in Spain, Alvarez admitted to Marca that Romero was the best center-back he had ever played against in his career. On the other hand, Romero's presence in the dressing room might become the motivation to make the forward reconsider his desire to leave for Barcelona.
Equally important, Romero will also be his refuge and support during his first few months. During that time, the relationship between him and the stands, and the atmosphere around each match, could be extremely hostile. In this regard, the center-back's experience and status are expected to be the most suitable reliance and advisor to help Alvarez get through the situation and, most importantly, to encourage him to win back forgiveness on the field.
Therefore, as Mateu progresses negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur, which are expected to lead to Romero's arrival for approximately 40 million euros, outsiders also believe that Alvarez's issues can gradually return to normal.
In this regard, both the coaching staff and the dressing room welcome this forward and this center-back with open arms, as they know that the better their form, the greater the team's chances of winning the championship. Furthermore, Romero will bring an irreplaceable character to the team, not only playing a role on the field but also helping to guide Alvarez back on track.
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EmeraldJ
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Why do clubs hold on to a player who's not happy in a team? I believe if a player really wants to go and have made such desires known, they should be allowed to go
Diaabltyz
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Well, Madrid wants, Madrid pays... Don't lowball.
OluMcCoyIroko
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Atletico Madrid! what sort of game plan is this? Romero himself would wish to play in Barca, so how will he help to convince his friend to abandon his dream of playing with Barca when he too would love to play with Barca.
Betram10
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Barcelona will get him first then,to let Alvarez follow