Overview

• FC Barcelona announced the signing of 31-year-old defensive midfielder Oriol Romeu from Girona for a €4.5 million transfer fee.
• Romeu returns to Barcelona after previously being in the La Masia academy and making two appearances for the first team in 2010/11.
• He has since played for Chelsea, Valencia, Stuttgart and Southampton before joining Girona last season.
• Romeu is familiar with Barcelona's style of play from his previous time with the club.
• The signing adds experience and depth to Barcelona's midfield.