Hansi Flick and the Barcelona board are advocating for the departure of one player to align with their long-term goals.
As FC Barcelona readies itself for the upcoming season with pre-season training set to start within a week, one squad member is in a state of limbo.
FC Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, is preparing for an important season, dealing with positions and how they want to play, but they have a key midfielder missing in action.
Diario Sport claims it is unclear where the player is and what he intends to do next, which has led people to consider whether a transfer is being negotiated or whether Barcelona is waiting on the player and has delayed his return on purpose.
These questions add further intrigue to an already hectic transfer window.
The player is Oriol Romeu, a 33-year-old defensive midfielder who is still on the books at Barcelona even after a loan last season.
Romeu has not turned up for pre-season training, and his future seems to be in vanish mode; there are reports that Sevilla are interested.
Both the player and the club seem to agree with putting off the return on purpose to limit awkwardness while communication is happening.
Romeu, who began his career at Barcelona’s youth academy before stints at Chelsea and other clubs, returned to the Camp Nou in 2023, but his role has since diminished.
The lack of updates from La Liga’s official website further fuels the speculation, with a possible move to Sevilla seen as a logical next step to ensure he gets regular playing time.
Barcelona’s management now faces a decision: allow Romeu time to resolve his future or integrate him into the squad, potentially disrupting team dynamics.
As the pre-season looms, this unresolved saga could impact the club’s preparations for the 2025-26 season.
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