FC Barcelona is planning the squad for the next season, but what they didn't expect is to have to receive an undesired return. Last summer, Oriol Romeu headed to Girona on loan... But his performance hasn't convinced and he will have to return to Camp Nou. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that the decision is made, and in Montilivi they have no intention of taking him back for the next season.
Oriol Romeu: An added problem for Deco
Hansi Flick doesn't count on Romeu and has been clear and blunt with Deco: he expects him to find a new destination for him. The Barça's sporting director is going to get to work on this, trying to get rid of a problem. The midfielder doesn't have a high salary, but he occupies a position that is more than reinforced and where there would even be overbooking.
In Girona, Oriol Romeu has gone unnoticed and has practically only been used to replace an injured or suspended player. The pivot has barely accumulated 1,788 minutes and they are clear that they won't take him back, trying to give a new face to their project, which has gone through complications.
Next September, the Catalan will turn 34 years old, already being in the final phase of his career. He has a contract in force until 2026 and, according to Madrid-Barcelona, one of the solutions on Deco's table would be the definitive termination of his contract.
Oriol Romeu won't play for Barça
One thing is clear: Oriol Romeu hasn't worked as desired and won't return to FC Barcelona's squad. The idea is to explore the market in case there is any interest in him, trying to recover part of the investment made two years ago. To sign him precisely from Girona, his release clause was paid, valued at 3.4 million euros.
Matching this amount now seems impossible, especially after seeing Oriol Romeu's performance this last season. Deco hopes to be able to obtain some money and, if this doesn't happen, the agreed termination of his contract would proceed. There is time ahead and it is hoped not to have to reach this extreme.