In the corridors of the new “Montjuïc” stadium, whispers have begun to spread about the future of a player who was once in the spotlight of the fans, amidst official silence from the coaching staff and a clear secrecy surrounding the anticipated decision.
Barcelona’s new head coach, Hansi Flick, has held a series of closed-door meetings ahead of the team’s preparations for the new season. One of those meetings became the center of controversy after leaked details pointed to a rather unusual agreement between him and one of the midfield players.
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What’s strange is that this player, who recently returned from a short stint away from the club, hasn’t been mentioned in the pre-season plans, even though he still has a valid contract with Barcelona until the summer of 2026. So, is there a decision being made behind the scenes? Or is this part of an upcoming swap deal?
But the surprise didn’t take long…
Sources from the Spanish newspaper “Sport” revealed that the player in question is Oriol Romeu, who recently came back from a short loan spell at Girona, only to face a harsh reality: there is absolutely no place for him in Flick’s squad for the upcoming season.
Interestingly, both Flick and Romeu are reportedly in full agreement that leaving is the only viable option. And with no official offers on the table so far, the 33-year-old is facing an uncertain future—especially since Barcelona is on the verge of starting pre-season training with no intention of including him.
This raises some intriguing questions:
Is there a secret deal being cooked up away from the spotlight?
And is the club quietly trying to offload certain names before announcing major new signings?
All signs point to one conclusion: Oriol Romeu will not wear the Barcelona shirt again.
