Hans Flick, the new head coach of Barcelona, has surprised the Catalan club's management with an intriguing decision. According to "Mundo Deportivo," Flick wants to retain midfielder Oriol Romeu and includes him in his plans for the upcoming season. The German coach is reportedly very impressed with Romeu's character and physical abilities, viewing him as a strong addition to the Catalan team's midfield.
The report highlights that Romeu's departure will not alleviate Barcelona's financial situation, and the club will only sell him if there is a significant financial offer. The newspaper also mentioned that Barcelona rejected an offer from Girona to reacquire Romeu this summer, just a year after his signing for 3.5 million euros on a three-year contract, with a buyout clause of 400 million euros.
Mundo Deportivo concluded its report by stating that if Oriol Romeu leaves, young midfielder Marc Casado will be promoted to the first team.