According to AS, following his transfer to Atlético Madrid, Cristian Romero quickly became a cornerstone of the defense. Notably, the team has conceded half as many goals when he is on the pitch compared to when he is absent.

Speaking about Cristian Romero, Simeone acknowledged: "We pursued him for two years, and he wanted to join us for two years." Simeone highly valued this defender, and he is delighted to finally have him at the club.

There is no doubt that the Argentine center-back, 28 years old, has quickly established himself at Atlético Madrid in every capacity: as a defender, as a leader, as a teammate, and even as a mentor to Julián Álvarez following this chaotic summer.

Simeone highlighted numerous qualities of Cristian Romero: "Leadership, strength, quality, experience, determination, and a sense of ownership that may develop over time." Within just a few weeks, Cristian Romero has solidified his position in Atlético Madrid's defensive scheme, and statistics show he has significantly improved the team's defense. Romero was substituted in the 89th minute of the derby with the score at 2-0, and minutes later the team conceded a second goal from a set-piece. This season, Atlético Madrid has conceded 9 goals total: 3 while Romero was on the pitch and 6 when he was not. Playing time in both scenarios is comparable: Romero has played 355 minutes out of a total of 720 minutes, accounting for 49.3%.

Atlético Madrid bounced back with three consecutive wins last week, with Cristian Romero starting in all three matches. Therefore, during this international break, the club is closely monitoring any physical issues he may face while representing Argentina. Romero recently became Argentina's next captain, receiving the armband from Messi.

Atlético Madrid understood that signing Cristian Romero meant acquiring a top-tier center-back and leader. He is central to the team's overall plan, allowing Giménez and Hermoso to push forward more freely and enabling the team to maintain a higher defensive line. Romero wins aerial duels at an 80.6% success rate, winning 25 out of 31 contested headers per 90 minutes. He leads Atlético Madrid in clearances, averaging 3.89 per 90 minutes. He also leads in interceptions, averaging 5.84 per 90 minutes. He ranks second in tackles, averaging 10.95 per 90 minutes, just behind Le Normand at 11.43. He ranks second in blocked shots, averaging 0.73 per 90 minutes, behind only Jorrente at 0.74.

Cristian Romero has not yet scored, but came close against Osasuna with a 30-meter strike that rattled the crossbar, and in the Real Madrid match he fired another shot that forced Courtois into a spectacular save. Romero has adapted to Atlético Madrid remarkably quickly. Previous external concerns centered on his physical condition and lack of a full preseason. Coaching staff have been particularly cautious regarding muscle-related issues, which explains why the defender was substituted late in the match at Anfield against Osasuna. In the derby, however, he was crucial both on the pitch and in the dressing room.

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