According to the latest news from Daily Sport, FC Barcelona (Barcelona) and Girona FC are in active negotiations over the terms of midfielder Roméu's buyout in a deal that is expected to be exceptionally inexpensive. The development stems from the fact that Romeu's loan return to Girona is about to be formalized in a matter of hours, with the two sides having reached a verbal agreement on the terms of the loan, but with the price of the buyout for next season yet to be finalized.
Romeu's decision to leave the team stems from his urgent need for playing time. Although Coach Frick recognized his performance in the team, Romeu had to make a difficult choice in the face of fierce team competition and limited playing opportunities. He preferred to sacrifice some of his financial benefits in exchange for more opportunities to show his strengths at Girona.
Barcelona brought in Romeu as a low-cost and useful addition to their midfield. However, as the season progressed, Romeu's playing time gradually decreased and he was eventually almost excluded from the rotation. As the only purely defensive midfielder with a first-team number, Romeu's departure undoubtedly puts Barcelona in a new position in terms of midfield configuration.
Currently, Barcelona's attraction focuses mainly on the attacking end, striving to enhance the team's competitiveness by strengthening the offensive firepower. However, members of the management, such as Deco, have always emphasized that the introduction of a top defensive midfielder is crucial to the long-term development of the team. After Romeu's departure, Barcelona's options in this position have become more limited.
