Barcelona will soon contact fellow La Liga club Girona to discuss a deal for 31-year-old Spanish midfielder Oriol Romeu.
According to Spanish journalist Alex Luna, Oriol Romeu is a top target for Barcelona heading this summer. The reigning La Liga champions want to sign the 31-year-old midfielder this week. And they will soon contact fellow Catalan club Girona to discuss a deal for the experienced Spaniard.
Oriol Romeu has found a second wind in his career since joining Girona from Southampton last summer. The Spanish midfielder faced an uncertain future 12 months ago, as he has lost prominence at St. Mary’s. But he established himself as one of the most underrated midfielders in La Liga after moving to Girona.
The 31-year-old, a former member of Barcelona’s famed La Masia Academy, was a regular for Girona. And he made 34 appearances for the Catalan club while chipping in with two goals. Romeu’s progress at Estadi Montilivi has captured the attention of his former team, Barcelona.
Romeu has previously made two appearances for Barcelona. And he might feel he has unfinished business at the Catalan club after failing to establish a foothold in the first team in his first spell. Considering he did not get many opportunities at Camp Nou a decade ago, he will have a point to prove. And the 31-year-old recently emerged as a target for Barcelona.
☎️ El @GironaFC recibirá la llamada del FC Barcelona a partir de mañana lunes. Xavi ya ha hablado con Oriol Romeu y quiere cerrar el fichaje ESTA MISMA SEMANA. El Girona NO lo pondrá fácil.@mundodeportivo @RogerTorello pic.twitter.com/cF30DXKlvR
— Alex Luna (@alexlunafut) July 2, 2023
The reigning La Liga champions have lost Sergio Busquets as a free agent, with the veteran midfielder moving to the USA. In addition, Franck Kessie faces an uncertain future at Spotify Camp Nou this summer. So despite securing Ilkay Gundogan’s services, Barcelona can do with another midfield signing.
Oriol Romeu has thus emerged as a viable target for Barcelona. And amid financial issues troubling the Blaugrana, the Spaniard is a cut-price option to bolster the midfield unit. The Catalan giants have thus already approached the experienced midfielder over a summer move. And Barcelona will soon contact Girona to discuss a deal.
It is unclear how Girona will respond to Barcelona’s approach for a summer deal. The White and Reds have cried foul about the Blaugrana contacting Romeu. And it will be interesting to see if the reigning La Liga champions secure the 31-year-old midfielder’s services this summer.
