Southampton Negotiates Free Agent Deal with Midfielder Oriol Romeu Until Season’s End
Southampton Football Club is currently negotiating a contract with midfielder Oriol Romeu. The talks center around a deal lasting until the end of the current season. Romeu, who has been a free agent since parting ways with Barcelona, is set to travel to England for a medical examination with the Championship side.
Details of the Contract
Romeu, aged 34, is anticipated to sign an initial agreement lasting until season’s end. Reports suggest that the contract will also include an option for an additional year.
Background of Oriol Romeu
- Joined Southampton from Chelsea in 2015.
- Made over 250 appearances for Southampton.
- Left for Girona in September 2022 on a three-year deal.
- Returned to Barcelona, where his professional career began in May 2011.
- Played 37 matches for Barcelona in the 2023-24 season.
- Spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Girona.
Recent Developments at Southampton
The discussions regarding Romeu’s return follow Southampton’s recent managerial change. The club parted ways with manager Will Still after a string of disappointing results. This performance has positioned the team perilously close to the relegation zone, currently standing just one place above it.
Romeu’s reunion with the club represents a significant move as Southampton aims to stabilize its season. His extensive experience and previous tenure with the team may provide the needed boost in their fight against relegation.
