Tottenham have announced the permanent signing of Cristian Romero, their eighth of the summer.
Romero had been on loan from Atalanta since July 2021 and has proved to be a popular figure in north London.
Romero has now signed for Tottenham permanently
On Tuesday, Spurs announced he had signed a permanent deal until 2027.
The 24-year-old has made 32 appearances for the club, helping Antonio Conte's side secure a fourth-placed finish last season.
Romero, who began his career with Argentinian side Atletico Belgrano and has 11 senior international caps, joined Atalanta from Juventus in 2021.
Tottenham have been busy in the transfer market this summer, with Romero their eighth permanent signing.
Conte also urged the club to get Harry Kane to pen a new deal, and believes they are on the right path to doing so.
Kane has now scored 187 Premier League goals for Tottenham
Kane has just under two years left on his current deal and his situation at the club has significantly changed from 12 months ago.
The England striker wanted to leave Spurs last summer and join Man City, with the transfer talk having an affected to his start to the 2021/22 season.
"You know very well that you create the perfect time (for a contract extension) with a project," the Italian said.
"If also the player understands that there is a right process, that everybody is going in the same direction, I think every single player wants to see this.
Conte wants to see Kane extend his contract at Spurs
"And I think that Harry for sure is happy because he is seeing this type of situation.
"There is a vision, there is a direction and there is a unity to try to improve the team and also to improve the team at the level of his expectations."
Conte insists he is not privy to specific details about a possible new deal for Kane or involved in any potential negotiations.
With Wednesday evening's derby at West Ham marking the start of two games a week until the World Cup, the Italian is more focused on keeping 29-year-old Kane content and committed in the short term.
"My opinion is only one of a million opinions," he said.
Kane had wanted to join City last summer
"We are talking about a world-class striker and a player who in this moment is the most representative player for Tottenham. For sure I would like him to sign a new contract.
"But in this moment, for me it is very important to see him happy, totally involved with this season, totally involved with this project and in what we are doing. For me, this is the most important.
"Then it's a decision that the player and the club have to take."
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