According to a recent report by Fichajes, Napoli is showing interest in Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu and is considering a potential move to acquire the Spanish midfielder during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Romeu’s Role in Spanish Football This Season
Throughout the current season, Romeu has played a significant role within Barcelona’s squad, making notable contributions in La Liga.
Despite primarily featuring as a substitute, the 32-year-old has managed to accumulate 31 appearances for the Catalan side, registering one assist across various competitions.
Typically entering the field from the bench, Romeu’s statistical output reflects his limited playing time, averaging 1.2 tackles, 0.7 clearances, 0.5 shots, and 0.4 key passes per 90 minutes in La Liga.
Demonstrating proficiency in ball distribution, he has maintained an impressive pass accuracy rate of 89.9% in Spain’s top-flight league (statistics sourced from whoscored).
With his current contract set to expire in the summer of 2026, there is no immediate pressure for Barcelona to offload Romeu this year.
While Romeu possesses solid tackling abilities and provides defensive cover for his teammates, his effectiveness on the field may diminish due to his advancing age of 32.
Consequently, Barcelona could benefit from considering any favorable transfer offers for his services.
Despite being on the decline, Romeu still has the potential to contribute meaningfully to Barcelona’s squad.
it may be prudent for the club to evaluate the option of parting ways with him in the upcoming transfer window.
