Oriol Romeu joins Chelsea

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

We need him to play badly for 2 years lol... then he can do all what he want...

[Sheva. 5,373]

"Barcelona and Chelsea have already reached an agreement, and my agent was in London to listen to their offer. Chelsea is a great option for me. If everything goes well, why not. Leaving Barça hurts, but you have to take your chances."

[Term-X 7,891]

Not exactly enthused by his comments, although I imagine we will have a more in-depth interview soon.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Not exactly enthused by his comments, although I imagine we will have a more in-depth interview soon.

I agree... would have liked it if he could ensure the fans he would give 100% for the team!

[bababoom 4,478]

I agree... would have liked it if he could ensure the fans he would give 100% for the team!

Why wouldn't he?

He has been playing for Barca for seven years so it's only natural for him to be hurting, and let's not to forget he is leaving his friends and family behind as well.

[chrismada9 1,948]

He has been playing for Barca for seven years so it's only natural for him to be hurting, and let's not to forget he is leaving his friends and family behind as well.

Fair enough, I understand that totally, but surely if he was moving to a big club in the Premier League he would have at least some enthusiasm to show us he's excited about it!

Nevertheless, as Terminator X said, we will probably get an in-depth interview once the deal is done

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

what are yous basing your comments on? Did he give an interview?

[Domino- 116]

Chelsea-bound youngster sad to leave Barca

Barcelona youngster Oriol Romeu has admitted it will be a wrench to leave the Nou Camp, but says he cannot turn down the chance to join Chelsea.

The Spaniard is all set to join Chelsea to plug the gap left by the injury to Michael Essien.

A fee was agreed 10 days ago for the 19-year-old, who has told Spanish newspaper AS : "Chelsea is a great option for me.

"Leaving Barca hurts, but you have to take your chances."

Read more: http://www.mirrorfoo...l#ixzz1TzYbnJc0

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Yes, I think you're right ; Chelsea has to accept the buy back clause but the player has no obligation to accept Barcelona's offer

He has no obligation...I'll keep that thought for comfort,

However, he is Spanish, so......

[SeB 1,281]

But in 2 or 3 years (or before) Conor Clifford will be ready for the first team won't he ?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

But in 2 or 3 years (or before) Conor Clifford will be ready for the first team won't he ?

I remember him, we all thought he'd be first team one day..

[SeB 1,281]

I remember him, we all thought he'd be first team one day..

So who really gives a fuck if Romeu wants to go home in two years...? Although he is said not to be a common Spanish bitch but a complet midfielder very strong physically ; I would prefer Clifford to him. The Irishman is amazing, Reid and Plymouth fans were so happy of him this season.

And I find Clifford full of quality, he is in the pure british midfielder style I like so much so the only thing I want is that Romeu will perform well until Clifford knocks to the door. After that honestly, Romeu can go warming the bench and win trophies he won't play a big part in, I don't give a fuck

[teignman 441]

Although he is said not to be a common Spanish bitch

:lol:Quality mon frere.

[Madmax 9,219]

Sport.es : 5 year deal signed in Colombia.

MundoDeportivo : 4 year deal signed, buyback option at the end of each of the first two years, first refusal thereafter.

[magic weeds 446]

ORIOL DEAL COMPLETED

Posted on: Thu 04 Aug 2011 Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Oriol Romeu Vidal from Barcelona on a four-year-contract.

The 19-year-old will join us once his duties with Spain's U20 World Cup squad in Colombia are complete. Midfielder Oriol has so far played 90 minutes in each of Spain's two matches, a 4-1 win over Costa Rica and a 2-0 win against Ecuador.

Oriol began with Barcelona's smaller neighbours Espanyol before joining the famous Camp Nou academy in 2004, progressing through the ranks until a reserve team regular playing in Spain's second tier under Luis Enrique.

He made his La Liga debut for the senior Barça side at the end of last season, coming on as a late substitute in a 0-0 draw against Deportivo La Coruna, having also appeared at the beginning of the campaign in a Spanish Supercup loss away at Sevilla.

The 6ft Catalan can also play in central defence and is renowned for his strength and his expansive passing ability.

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