CLOSED: Barcelona finalizes the departure of a player not needed by Flick

Oriol Romeu will return to Girona after reaching an agreement with FC Barcelona for his loan. The Spanish midfielder, who was with the Barça team on their tour in the United States, has left the concentration in Annapolis to finalize the details of his return to the Gerona club. It is expected that the player will undergo medical tests this weekend, confirming an operation that has been a priority for Girona this summer. Hansi Flick did not count on him.

Toni Juanmartí, a journalist who follows FC Barcelona, has confirmed that Oriol Romeu has accepted the agreement. The midfielder will immediately travel to Barcelona to finalize the details of his incorporation into Girona. This move is a clear sign of Girona's interest in strengthening their squad with quality and experienced players with the aim to improve their performance in the upcoming La Liga season.

🚨🔴⚪️ Oriol Romeu to Girona, here we go! Deal done with Barcelona for the midfielder to re-join the club on loan.

Romeu has accepted as @tjuanmarti reports, he’s set for medical tests this weekend.

He was one of the priority targets for Girona this summer. pic.twitter.com/iOOvm5x0Ui

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 2, 2024

Oriol Romeu leaves Barcelona and returns to Girona

At 32 years old, Romeu returns to a team where he already proved his worth. Developed in Barcelona's academy, the midfielder has had a remarkable career, playing in competitive leagues such as the Premier League with Chelsea and Southampton, as well as in La Liga with Valencia. His spell at Girona in 2022 was noteworthy, and now his comeback is expected to bring solidity and leadership to the team led by Míchel.

Romeu's last season at Barcelona was inconsistent, with 37 appearances but only 17 as a starter. This lack of regularity in the starting eleven may have been a decisive factor in his desire to seek more playing time at Girona. On the other hand, the Gerona team sees in Romeu a key piece for their tactical scheme, trusting that his experience and quality will be decisive in their pursuit of prominent positions in La Liga.

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