The Argentine defender arrived at Simeone's club and came out to support his compatriot amid the controversy over his future and the whistles from the fans
Regarding his signing, he explained that it was a pending matter in his career. "It was a challenge that I had left. I wanted to play in the three most important leagues in Europe and I am close to achieving it. Last season it didn't happen due to life's circumstances, but I am very excited. I want to prepare to be with my teammates soon."
Cristian Romero is officially a player of Atlético de Madrid In his presentation as a reinforcement for Diego Simeone's team, the Argentine center-back did not shy away from the question about Julián Álvarez, who is going through a tough time at the club after asking to leave and receiving insults from some fans.
The Cuti, who will share a locker room with the forward, sought to tone down the controversy. He assured that he sees him focused and eager to keep performing. "I see him very well. I see him as always, a kid eager to keep scoring goals, eager to entertain the people," Romero stated.
Moreover, he particularly highlighted his compatriot's attitude: "I see him very involved and that makes me very happy." With those words, the new red-and-white reinforcement made it clear that he is on Álvarez's side and wants to support him in rebuilding the bond with the fans from inside the field.
Julián did not play in Atlético's debut in La Liga against Málaga due to a technical decision, but he still received boos during the match. His future was one of the hot topics of the transfer market, with Barcelona interested, although the Madrid club remained firm in not selling him.
Romero arrived at Atlético with the intention of becoming one of the defensive leaders. Regarding the fans, he acknowledged the weight of their support: "I have faced Atlético de Madrid a few times and you can feel the support of the people. That's why I am eager to compete with my teammates and I hope to live up to expectations."
He also thanked the club for making his arrival possible and promised to repay that trust. "I want to leave my name in the club's history and the only way to do that is by winning," emphasized the defender, who already has the goal of fighting for titles in mind.
On the team's mentality, he was clear: "Anyone who competes always wants to win. There is no player in Atlético who thinks otherwise. We have to take it step by step but always with the mentality of winning. The captain spoke yesterday and conveyed that message from day one. Hopefully, we can lift a title this season."
Romero's arrival coincides with a delicate context for Álvarez. After expressing his desire to leave and the insults received in his debut, the Cuti's words aim to reduce the noise and reinforce the unity of the locker room.
The Argentine defender, with experience in the Premier League and the National Team, arrives with the leadership profile that Simeone usually demands. His message of support for Julián is not only personal: it is also a gesture towards the fans, whom he invites to regain confidence through performance on the field.
At Atlético, they already know that the transfer market left wounds, but the club's official stance is clear: Álvarez stays. Now, with Romero in the squad, the forward has another compatriot nearby to navigate this moment and become a protagonist again.
The Cuti, for his part, has already made his position clear: to support Julián and help the group focus on what really matters, which is to compete and fight for the season's objectives.
