The surprising plan of Xavi to replace Busquets in Barcelona

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has set his sights on Oriol Romeu as a possible replacement for Sergio Busquets in the midfield. According to reports from Esport 3, the Catalan club is seriously considering the option of signing the midfielder, with whom Xavi had previous contact when he was in charge of Al-Sadd.

Due to difficulties in negotiations for players like Zubimendi and Kimmich, Barcelona has sought a new plan, and that's where Oriol Romeu comes into the picture.

The player has been a key figure at Girona during their return to LaLiga, having played in every game except two due to suspensions. His presence on the field has had a significant impact on the performance of the red-and-white team.

Romeu, 31 years old, has a release clause close to 5 million EUR, making him an attractive option for any team. While the player is happy at Girona and values being part of the project, he is also open to the possibility of leaving if an interesting and satisfying offer comes his way.

There will be a comprehensive evaluation

Despite prior interest shown by Real Betis, Romeu's priority is to stay in the Catalan province, where he feels comfortable and appreciated. Barcelona will need to carefully assess their options and determine if Romeu is the ideal candidate to fill the void left by Sergio Busquets in the midfield.