Oriol Romeu’s move toBarcelonais yet to be officially announced. However, it is safe to say that the move has been completed, with him completing his medicals yesterday while Pablo Torre, who will move to Girona on loan as part of the Ԁєɑł,passing his medicals.
After the completion of his medicals yesterday, Romeuspoke to the mediaand even expressed his happiness about the impening transfer.
Now, according to ɾєρօɾτs fromGerard Romero, the new midfielder’s salary atBarcelonawill not exceed €3 million. This number would place him amongst the lowest-paid members of the squad.
This revelation speaks volumes about the Girona star’s desire to move back home. In fact, his wage scale will be at par with the figure he was earning at his previous club.
Xavi Hernandez sees the new signing to be a replacement for Sergio Busquets in the middle of the park. Romeu is expected to add experience, defensive nous, and calm distribution to Barcelona’s midfield and will likely be a guaranteed starter.
ɾєρօɾτs state that the manager has assured Joan Laporta that the former Chelsea star will be the ‘big surprise‘ of the season. With Xavi placing so much importance on the incoming midfielder, it is clear that the pressure will be on him to deliver.
Barcelona’s financial situation does not provide them with the liberty to hand out lucrative contracts, and the relatively low wage to Romeu is understandable on that front. After all, a higher salary could create problems with his incorporation andregistration.
The 31-year-old made 33 appearances for Girona last season, scoring two goals in the process. Further, he averaged 1.1 interceptions, 2.1 tackles, 1.5 clearances, and a stunning five duels won per game and was a vital component of Michel’s setup.
TheLa Masiagraduate will now return to his old club hoping to achieve success and help the club defєɴԀ their La Liga crown.
