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Cristian Romero reveals his Atalanta team-mate and 'great friend' Pierluigi Gollini helped to convince him to join Tottenham... and Giovani Lo Celso also offered advice while the pair were at the Copa America

New Tottenham centre back Cristian Romero has credited former Atalanta team-mate Pierluigi Gollini and compatriot Giovani Lo Celso with helping convince him to sign for the club.

The Argentinian has arrived in north London on a season-long loan, with the Premier League club possessing an option to buy which would see him move permanently for a deal worth up to €55million (£46.7m).

Romero enjoyed a stellar season alongside Gollini in Serie A last term, helping Gian Piero Gasperini's men finish third, as well as taking them to the Coppa Italia final, with his performances earning him the honour of the Italian top flight's Defender of the Year award.