Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Tottenham have both sold and bought this summer, and both deals are now confirmed.
Romero Departs 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 keeping 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.
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 at the club after AC Milan and Newcastle had also shown interest earlier in the window.
What This Means for Bettors
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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.
- Tottenham retain a 15% sell-on clause on any future Romero transfer.
FAQ
Q: Has Cristian Romero left Tottenham?
Yes, confirmed on 13 August 2026, in a deal worth around ยฃ34.2m to Atletico Madrid.
Q: Who has Tottenham signed to replace departing defenders?
Brazilian left-back Souza, signed from Santos for around โฌ15m.
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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
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