"According to Sport, Oriol Romeu has secured his next move after leaving Barcelona, returning to England to join Southampton. The 34-year-old midfielder, who terminated his contract with the Catalans at the end of the summer transfer window, will sign a short-term deal until the end of the season, with an option for an additional year. Romeu, a club legend at Southampton after seven successful seasons there, is expected to help the team fight against relegation in the Championship. He will travel to England shortly for a medical and to finalize the agreement."
"After his departure from Barcelona-where he was initially signed by Xavi Hernández to replace Sergio Busquets-Romeu trained alone while waiting for a suitable opportunity. Despite offers from MLS and Asian clubs, he prioritized staying in Europe and chose Southampton for its familiarity and competitive project. His return to St. Mary's comes after a challenging spell at Barça, where new coach Hansi Flick made it clear he would not feature in his plans, favoring younger, more creative players in the middle of the park."
Oriol Romeu will rejoin Southampton on a short-term contract until the end of the season, with an option for an additional year. The 34-year-old midfielder terminated his Barcelona contract at the end of the summer transfer window and will travel to England for a medical and to complete the deal. Romeu spent seven successful seasons at Southampton and is expected to contribute experience and leadership as the club battles relegation in the Championship. He trained alone after leaving Barcelona, declined offers from MLS and Asian clubs, and prioritized a return to familiar surroundings in Europe.
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