As far as Oriol Romeu’s return to FC Barcelona is concerned, everything is completed, barring the confirmation of an official statement.
The 31-year-old midfielder will soon sign with his old team after leaving Catalan rivals Girona. Barcelona and Girona ultimately secured a comprehensive agreement to sign Romeu over the weekend after protracted negotiations.
The agreement for the Spanish midfielder is expected to cost €5m plus add-ons. Pablo Torre will leave Barcelona on a season-long loan to Girona as part of the agreement.
Romeu skipped training with Girona today in order to complete his medicals with Barcelona. And as per Alex Pintanel, the 31-year-old has successfully completed his medical tests.
In fact, following the procedure, Romeu even spoke a little with the media about his impending move to Barcelona and said: “Yes, I’m happy.”
Romeu went on to add that he has not had any exchange with Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez yet, though, as he said: “I haven’t spoken to Xavi yet.”
Barcelona are set to seal Oriol Romeu deal, here we go! 🔵🔴🇪🇸 #FCB
Agreement reached with Girona — it will include Pablo Torres’ loan until 2024.
Medical done as @JijantesFC called and it’s now time to prepare documents in order to get it signed.
Oriol joins Barça this week. pic.twitter.com/lTpuBNOWYg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2023
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Romeu’s transfer is only a matter of time now and an official announcement could arrive in the coming hours.
Although, there is a chance that the club might push the confirmation of the transfer to tomorrow to avoid the news clashing with Ilkay Gundogan’s formal presentation as a Barca player, which is currently underway.
