La Liga
FC Barcelona is now ready to resume competitive activity after the international break, aiming to solidify the positive feelings that the team has shown since Hansi Flick took over as manager. This Sunday, the Blaugrana will face Girona at Montilivi, with a notable absence: Oriol Romeu. The midfielder, who was loaned to the Catalan team this summer, won't be able to participate due to the so-called "fear clause" imposed by Barça.
Romeu, who played the first four matches of the season with Girona, had lost prominence under the leadership of Xavi Hernández at Barça, leading him to decide to return to the club where he had already excelled in the previous season. According to 'Eldesmarque', despite the opportunity that Hansi Flick could have represented for the player, given the German coach's appreciation for his physical abilities, Romeu chose to go back to Girona. The midfielder wasn't completely convinced to stay with the Barça project, and both the club and coach Míchel from Girona always kept the doors open for his return.
Flick wanted him at Barcelona
Barcelona didn't prevent Romeu’s decision because Hansi Flick wanted him in the squad. However, this decision was also welcomed as it provided relief in terms of wages. His departure freed up a spot in the squad, facilitating the arrival of new signings. Following his unsuccessful attempt to establish himself at Camp Nou, Romeu returns to Girona with the hope of regaining his best form, in an environment where he was already a key player.
Thus, Barça embarks on a new phase with Flick, albeit without Romeu, who chose to seek playing time and prominence at his former team again, where he is once more crucial under Míchel's guidance.
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