Barcelona Terminates Oriol Romeu Contract Amid Transfer Window Conclusion

Barcelona has quietly terminated the contract of Oriol Romeu, a former Chelsea and Southampton player, despite his contract originally running until June 2026. The termination occurred on August 28 through an economic agreement, but neither the club nor Romeu made an official announcement. Romeu, who came through Barcelona's academy and had a career including Chelsea, Southampton, and Girona, received offers from several clubs over the summer but did not secure a new team before the European transfer window closed; however, opportunities remain in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Portugal where the transfer windows are still open. Meanwhile, Barcelona is working to renew contracts of key players whose deals expire in 2026, including Frenkie de Jong, Eric García, Robert Lewandowski, and Andreas Christensen. De Jong's contract extension remains unresolved due to negotiations with his new agent, but he has publicly expressed his intention to stay and has been a central figure in the team alongside Pedri. Lewandowski is unlikely to receive a new contract, and Christensen's future depends on his fitness and contribution this season.