Barca midfielder heading for Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have reached agreement with Barcelona for the signing of Oriol Romeu.

Sat, 23 Jul, 2011 - 10:44

Chelsea have reached agreement with Barcelona for the signing of Oriol Romeu.

Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas confirmed the news at a press conference in Bangkok, although 19-year-old Romeu is yet to have a medical or agree personal terms as he is currently with Spain at the Under-20 World Cup.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Stamford Bridge Place: Bangkok Place: Nou Camp Person: Andre Villas-Boas Person: Romeu Person: Pep Guardiola Event: Under-20 World Cup Organisation: Barca Organisation: Chelsea Organisation: Barcelona Organisation: Oriol Romeu Organisation: Blues Organisation: Spain Organisation: Chelsea Football Club Organisation: Oriol

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