Key Takeaways:
- Barcelona and Oriol Romeu agreed yesterday to terminate the midfielder’s contract, which was due to expire next summer
- The move enables the club to register Gerard Martin for La Liga, following recent registrations of Joan García and Marcus Rashford
- Iñaki Peña is nearing a loan move to Como, paving the way for possible registration of Wojciech Szczęsny
Contract Termination and Player Movement
Barcelona have come to terms with Oriol Romeu to end the veteran midfielder’s contract one year early sources revealed to SportingPedia. Romeu, aged 33, was originally contracted until next summer and spent last season on loan at Girona. He was absent from Barcelona training yesterday as he prepares to leave the club. The experienced Spaniard is now expected to rejoin Michel’s Girona squad, this time as a free agent.
❗️Now that Oriol Romeu will terminate his contract, Barcelona can register Gerard Martín.
He will be available for next match against Levante.
— @marca pic.twitter.com/J2TatWWvUg
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) August 20, 2025
Impact on Squad Registration
Freeing up Romeu’s contract and salary has provided Barcelona with the necessary resources to complete the registration of defender Gerard Martin with La Liga. The Catalan side had already successfully registered two new arrivals—Joan García and Marcus Rashford—prior to their opening fixture against Mallorca. Gerard Martin is set to be the next player made eligible, strengthening the squad’s defensive options.
| Player | Status | Latest Move |
|---|---|---|
| Oriol Romeu | Contract terminated | Expected to sign for Girona as free agent |
| Gerard Martin | Pending registration | Set to be registered for La Liga |
| Joan García | Registered | Available for next match |
| Marcus Rashford | Registered | Available for next match |
| Wojciech Szczęsny | Registration pending | Dependent on Iñaki Peña’s departure |
| Iñaki Peña | Close to loan | Negotiating move to Como |
Future Registration Prospects
Once Gerard Martin’s registration is complete, Barcelona plan to focus on finalising registration for goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny. For this to occur, Iñaki Peña must depart and is currently in advanced discussions over a loan switch to Como. The conclusion of these moves will play a significant role in shaping the squad for the upcoming La Liga campaign.
