(Football news) Romeu, 32, inked a three-year contract with the Catalan giants last summer after paying an alleged €3.4 million (£2.9 million) to sign him from Girona.
Romeu joined the team when veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets left Barcelona at the end of the 2022–2023 season. Romeu had to make do with 17 starts in 37 appearances across all competitions as he was unable to make an impact for himself in Xavi’s squad.
Romeu’s status within the Barcelona team appears to be unaffected by Hansi Flick’s arrival, despite the management change.
Barcelona’s Romeu set for Girona return
With his playing time unlikely to improve, Romeu is now set to leave Barcelona to return to fellow Catalan side Girona after just one year away from Montilivi.
Girona have reached an agreement to re-sign the experienced midfielder on a loan deal. The player has given the green light to the move and is set to undergo a medical this weekend ahead of his return to Michel’s side.
Barcelona have confirmed that Romeu has left the club’s training camp in the USA, releasing a video on social media of the player saying his goodbyes to Flick and club president Joan Laporta.
Why are Girona re-signing Romeu?
Girona are set to sign Romeu as a replacement for Alex Garcia, who completed a move to Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer.
Romeu proved to be a key member of Michel’s squad in his previous season at the club, starting all 33 of his La Liga appearances during the 2022-23 campaign.
The former Southampton man will also bring valuable experience to a club that are preparing to compete in their first Champions League campaign after finishing in third position last term.
Romeu will not sign in time for Saturday’s friendly against Napoli, but he could be involved in at least one of the two games that will take place next weekend.
The Catalan side are set to face Newcastle United at St James’ Park on August 9, before they travel down to the English South coast for a meeting with Bournemouth on August 10.
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