Oriol Romeu

Valencia in orange...

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He looked so promising for us at times.. like a faster version of Mikel. Hope he improves!

Not good to hear.

same here hope he does improve, I always had very high hopes for him

Chelsea ready to fight to hold onto Valencia loan star Oriol Romeu:
Romeu joined Los Che on a season-long loan in the summer and Valencia have already seen enough that they would like to make the move permanent, but Jose Mourinho apparently sees Romeu as playing an important role in the Chelsea midfield next season and is not ready to countenance a move away
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/447246/Chelsea-ready-to-fight-to-hold-onto-Valencia-loan-star-Oriol-Romeu



Somehow I doubt that...

Oriol Romeu still in Chelsea's plans as he aims to shine during Valencia loan:
Oriol Romeu is determined to keep performing well during his loan spell at Valencia after being told that he may have a part to play at Chelsea next season
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/9069857/oriol-romeu-still-in-chelseas-plans-as-he-aims-to-shine-during-valencia-loan

"If [the talk of a possible return] is true it is really good, I hope so. It is good that they are interested in me."

"I know that they are following me and they are happy with my recent performances. They have congratulated me but I have not spoken directly to Mourinho."

"Chelsea scouters told me recently that there are not many players in my position and that if I have a good season they will want me back next year."

I doubt that, he'll have to dramatically improve for us to take him back. Mikel and Ramires are not old and if we sign a CM in Jan we'll also have MVG + the new CM, through Chalobah or RLC into the mix and he has no place.

Valencia keen on permanent Romeu deal:
Spanish side Valencia are keen to keep on-loan Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu on a permanent basis, with Spanish paper Super Deporte saying the Spanish side are seeking imminent talks with Romeu’s agent
http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/13/valencia-keen-to-secure-permanent-deal-for-chelseas-oriol-romeu-4230273/

On-loan Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu determined to extend stay at Valencia:
Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu says he wants to extend his stay at La Liga club Valencia
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/onloan-chelsea-midfielder-oriol-romeu-determined-to-extend-stay-at-valencia-9080694.html

“My position is as I’ve always said, I want to be here. I want to give everything to Valencia, have a great year and to finish the season well.”

“When the season is over, we’ll sit down and talk. I’ve always said that I want to be comfortable where I am and happy.”

“I will fight to stay for another year, or however many more.”

I hope he does tbh.

With Matic, and Mikel, he has no place in the first team and RLC and Chalobah are more promising.

Oriol Romeu to assess his options in the summer:
Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu has revealed he is unsure whether his long-term future lies at Stamford Bridge, after impressing in Valencia's victory over Barcelona on Saturday
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/onloan-chelsea-midfielder-oriol-romeu-will-consider-his-options-in-the-summer-9102204.html

“I have no idea [what will happen in the summer]. I need to decide at the end of the season. Many things can happen.”

“We will sit down and decide what is best for me to do.”

“They are watching me and they are always telling me things. They are looking after me and that's good.”

“You never know what can happen, but they are looking after me.”

New deal for Romeu:
Oriol Romeu has today signed a new three-year contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2017
http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/07/new-deal-for-romeu.html

Gotta say. I have no idea what our plans for him are. It's odd.

He did claim back in December that he was told he was in José's plans for this season.


We all brushed it off but I guess he may have been right all along.

Shed wrote:Oriol Romeu still in Chelsea's plans as he aims to shine during Valencia loan:
Oriol Romeu is determined to keep performing well during his loan spell at Valencia after being told that he may have a part to play at Chelsea next season
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/9069857/oriol-romeu-still-in-chelseas-plans-as-he-aims-to-shine-during-valencia-loan

"If [the talk of a possible return] is true it is really good, I hope so. It is good that they are interested in me."

"I know that they are following me and they are happy with my recent performances. They have congratulated me but I have not spoken directly to Mourinho."

"Chelsea scouters told me recently that there are not many players in my position and that if I have a good season they will want me back next year."

But how, unless we are actually going to sell Mikel.

He has always had great potential, not as good as Matic but better than Mikel.

Question asked, question answered...

Romeu has been loaned to Stuttgart:
http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2014/8/4/5959163/oriol-romeu-chelsea-transfer-news

Probably because no one wanted Mikel.

I think we're better off with Mikel anyway.

Depends, defensively yes but if Matic was out for an extended period.

Mr I take 5 extra touches and release the ball 15 seconds after I should have done Mikel will hurt us badly.

Unlike you, I have utter faith in the Oscar-Fabregas Pivot

Spoiler:

Abramovich wrote:Depends, defensively yes but if Matic was out for an extended period.

I also do not like this argument. If City were without Yaya for an extended period, they'd have to rely on Garcia. If Madrid were without Xabi, they'd have to rely on Illaramendi, If Liverpool were without Gerrard they'd have to use Lucas, If Arsenal were without Ramsey, they'd have to use Flamini.

The list goes on, all teams rely on a few players, for us, it's Terry, Matic and Hazard.

Barca it's Messi, Neymar and Iniesta. Real, It's Ronaldo and Bale. So on and so forth.

You have missed the point but let's see:

Well you just have to look at the skillsets of the 2 different players.

Or even 3 if we compare to Matic.

Who can build and pass out of the back: Matic /Romeu
Who can pass it first time: Matic / Romeu
Who likes to pass it side ways all the time: Mikel
Who is slow on the ball: Mikel
Who is good at defending shielding back 4: All

What do Chelsea have trouble doing? It isn't defending it's breaking down teams.

Mikel and even Rambo are the worst at doing that, they don't have the passing technique to play fast passing.

For a team we need to break down, I don't see whats wrong with playing Cesc alongside Mikel, allowing Cesc to do the passing, Just tell Mikel to get the ball to Cesc ASAP.

My biggest concern would be the hard games, Matic excels in those games, games where I'd rather have Mikel (the more defensively solid and more experienced of the two) over Romeu.