Barca looking for replacement for Oriol Romeu

Oriol Romeu could return to Girona just half a year after signing for Barcelona. The Catalan giants' sporting management put their faith in him as a replacement for Sergio Busquets, largely because of his low buy-out clause of just 3.4 million euros, but after a period of time, he has not been able to offer the same good sensations as the Inter Miami player. At the time, the options of Joshua Kimmich or Martín Zubimendi were studied and discarded due to their complex economic fit with the 'cule' balance sheet.

The La Masia youth product's last performance came in the 'Clasico' that Xavi Hernandez's side lost at home to Real Madrid and he was pictured in Jude Bellingham's 1-2 for misjudging a mark. His coach had introduced him for Fermín, who was livening up the Catalan engine room in search of greater restraint in the build-up play. It didn't work out and Carlo Ancelotti's men came back.

After the defeat, the newspaper 'Relevo' reported that Barca chiefs are urgently considering the incorporation of a new midfielder in the January transfer window. The reason for this is the player's underperformance, because if Deco gets another player in his position of higher quality, it is quite likely that he will be left without a role in the squad.

This is where a possible return to Girona comes in. 'Sport' claims that the Montilivi bosses would welcome his return in the winter or for next season. The alternative, during his absence, has been Aleix Garcia, who is putting up outstanding numbers, but Girona have fond memories of his performance last season.

 

October 31, 2023