Tottenham star Cristian Romero has bid farewell to North London with an emotional message to Spurs fans.The Argentine has completed a move to Atletico Madrid for a fee of £34.1million, with a 15 per cent sell-on clause included in the deal.Romero announced his departure on social media after playing 156 times for Tottenham and collecting six red cards.The defender said on Instagram: “I say goodbye to a place that, for five seasons, was much more than a club.”It was my home, my challenge and the place where my family and I built such an important part of our lives.”I leave with a heart full of memories and enormous pride for everything we lived and achieved together.”When I arrived, I had a clear dream: to leave my name in this club’s history.”I knew the only way was through hard work, sacrifice and achieving something that had seemed so difficult for so long: lifting a trophy again. And we did it.”Cristian Romero has bid farewell to Tottenham | GETTYThe Argentine continued: “The journey wasn’t perfect, but I don’t want that to define my goodbye.”I choose to remember the happy moments, the lessons, the people who stood by me and, above all, the love I received during these five years.”I am leaving the club, but a part of my heart will always remain here.”Once I was one of you. Today, I leave as one of you forever.”The Argentine was sent off six times for Spurs | PARomero joined Spurs in 2021, helping the club qualify for the Champions League before starring in Argentina’s World Cup win in Qatar.He had a strong relationship with former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and was a key figure as Spurs won the Europa League in 2025.Despite lifting Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008, the Australian was sacked, with successor Thomas Frank coming in.Romero was named permanent captain but had a turbulent campaign, serving four suspensions and criticising Spurs’ hierarchy numerous times.Romero joins Atletico Madrid after five years with Spurs | GETTYThe Argentine came under fire from Tottenham fans after flying back to Argentina during his rehabilitation.Despite Romero quickly returning to watch Spurs win 1-0 over Everton, securing Tottenham’s survival, new boss Roberto De Zerbi allowed the defender to move on.After years of links to Atletico, Romero will finally work with compatriot Diego Simeone.