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.
The challenge of joining Simeone's project
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.
