Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Tottenham's summer has involved one departure and one arrival, both now confirmed, plus a reminder of a deal completed by a different club entirely.
Romero Leaves for Atletico Madrid
Tottenham agreed a deal worth around ยฃ34.2m (โฌ40m) including add-ons to sell captain Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid, confirmed on 13 August 2026, with Spurs retaining a 15% sell-on clause. Atletico had been long-term admirers of the Argentina World Cup winner, who made 124 appearances across five seasons in north London. Inter Milan and Spurs' rivals Arsenal had also been credited with interest before Romero opted for Atletico.
Souza Arrives From Santos
Tottenham completed a deal worth around โฌ15m to sign Brazilian left-back Souza from Santos, with the 19-year-old signing a long-term contract. The move had been in the works since earlier in the window, with AC Milan and Newcastle also credited with interest before Santos accepted Tottenham's offer.
For Context: Diomande Went to Forest, Not Spurs
Ousmane Diomande, whose name was previously linked with several Premier League clubs including Tottenham, ultimately completed his move to Nottingham Forest from Sporting CP on 11 August 2026, in a deal reported at around โฌ40m (ยฃ34.3m).
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Key Takeaways
- Cristian Romero's ยฃ34.2m move from Tottenham to Atletico Madrid was confirmed on 13 August 2026.
- Tottenham's โฌ15m signing of Souza from Santos is complete.
- Ousmane Diomande signed for Nottingham Forest, not Tottenham.
FAQ
Q: Has Cristian Romero left Tottenham?
Yes, confirmed on 13 August 2026 โ a move to Atletico Madrid worth around ยฃ34.2m.
Q: Did Tottenham sign Ousmane Diomande?
No. Diomande signed for Nottingham Forest from Sporting CP.
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Sources
- Sky Sports โ Cristian Romero: Atletico Madrid agree deal with Tottenham to sign Argentina defender
- Tottenham Hotspur FC โ Souza signs from Santos
- Sky Sports โ Ousmane Diomande: Nottingham Forest sign Sporting defender for ยฃ34.3m
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