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Hansi Flick’s Barcelona got off to a great start to the ongoing pre-season tour in the United States with a win over Manchester City.
As they prepare for the first Clasico of the season, an important development has shaken the Catalan camp.
As revealed by Toni Juanmarti, midfielder Oriol Romeu is suddenly very close to signing for Girona.
Needless to say, this comes as a massive development considering that he was reportedly in Flick’s plans for the upcoming season.
Matters accelerating
As revealed by the journalist, the player is returning to his former club and the deal is expected to be closed in the coming hours.
Immediately after news of his potential departure broke out, Romeu even left Barcelona’s training camp in Annapolis to negotiate the deal.
Oriol Romeu is set to rejoin Girona. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Completion Around the Corner
A few hours ago, ever-reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano even gave the move his trademark ‘here we go,’ all but confirming that Romeu will leave Barcelona.
He also mentioned that the defensive midfielder was one of Girona’s priority targets for the summer and that the final details will be sorted out at the earliest.
Romeu already said his goodbye to the rest of the squad and manager Hansi Flick in the USA and is flying back to Spain.
Romeu’s medical as a new Girona star is expected to be completed over the weekend, and an official announcement can be expected within the same timeline.
With the midfielder now having one foot out the door, it will be interesting to see why Flick sanctioned the departure in the first place.
After all, the German tactician’s decision may have a direct bearing on the involvement of Marc Casado or Marc Bernal next season.
Source link : https://barcauniversal.com/barcelona-midfielder-set-for-shock-return-to-former-club-report/
Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-08-03 05:20:00
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