Madrid, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - Alvarez 'focused' says new Atletico team-mate Romero

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New Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero said Thursday he sees his teammate and Argentina compatriot Julian Alvarez as "really focused" and "eager to keep scoring goals" despite his attempt to leave the club. "Julian, I see him doing very well," Romero told reporters at his presentation after joining from Premier League side Tottenham on a five-year deal for 40 million euros ($47 million). "I've been here for five or six days and I see him as......

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