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Chelsea snap up Barca youngster Romeu

ESPNsoccernet staff
August 4, 2011
Oriol Romeu has completed his move to Stamford Bridge © PA Photos
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Chelsea have signed Barcelona B midfielder from Oriol Romeu on a four-year contract for €5 million.

Oriol, 19, will link up with the Chelsea squad following the World Under-20 Championships in Colombia. Barcelona have included buy-back clauses of €10 million after a year, rising to €15 million after the second year.

"Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Oriol Romeu Vidal from Barcelona on a four-year-contract," said a statement on Chelsea's official website.

The player began his career with Espanyol before switching to Barca's Academy in 2004. His La Liga debut came as a substitute in a 0-0 draw against Deportivo La Coruna towards the end of last season.

Oriol is a tough tackling midfielder in the mould of Sergio Busquets and he is also capable of playing in the centre of defence.

He told AS earlier this week: "Chelsea is a great option for me. If everything goes well, why not? Leaving Barca hurts, but you have to take your chances."

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