Barcelona Agree Deal for Ex-Chelsea Star as Fourth Summer Signing

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According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have agreed to a deal to sign former Chelsea defensive midfielder Oriol Romeu.

The Girona star is set to become the Blaugrana’s fourth summer signing, following the acquisitions of Ilkay Gundogan, Inigo Martinez, and Vitor Roque.

Barcelona have been in the market for a new central defensive midfielder for weeks following the departure of club legend Sergio Busquets to MLS side Inter Miami.

There were rumors that the club were interested in bringing Joshua Kimmich and Martin Zubimendi to Catalonia, but they have settled for Romeu.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed the imminent signing on Monday, July 17, on his Instagram account:

Instagram account:

“Barcelona completed the agreement to sign Oriol Romeu as new midfielder, done and here we go! Romeu returns to Barça from Girona as deal has been agreed around €4.5m value + Pablo Torres loan [until 2024].”

“The player has already completed the medical tests in Barcelona earlier today — authorized by Girona. Expectation for club statement this week as Oriol will travel to USA for pre season with Xavi’s 1st team,” he added.

Oriol Romeu began his senior career with the Blaugrana during the 2010-11 season but was limited to just two appearances. He then joined Chelsea the following year, where he made 33 appearances across all competitions during two seasons, helping the Blues win the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League.

The 31-year-old was loaned to Valencia for the 2013-14 season. He then went on to represent Southampton for eight years, making 256 appearances in all competitions, scoring eight goals before joining Girona last summer.

Romeu will be hoping to have a positive impact during his second tenure with the reigning La Liga champions.

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