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Barcelona Cancel Oriol Romeu’s Contract, Leaving 33-Year-Old a Free Agent

Spanish reports place the exit on August 28 with no public announcement, and the midfielder can still move to leagues with later transfer deadlines this month.

Overview

  • Barcelona and Oriol Romeu reached an agreement to cancel his deal within the transfer-market window, according to Barca-focused reporting.
  • AS reports his employment ended on August 28, despite a contract that had been due to run until June 30, 2026.
  • No formal statement was issued by the club or the player at the time of the termination, per the coverage.
  • Romeu had offers in the summer, including from Girona, but he did not secure a move before Spain’s window closed.
  • He can still sign elsewhere, with Turkey’s window open until September 12, Portugal until September 15, and Saudi Arabia until September 23, according to FIFA.