Newly-promoted LaLiga side Girona have slammed champions Barcelona for approaching Oriol Romeu over a potential transfer.
Romeu came through the academy at Barca before moving to the Premier League to join Chelsea in 2011. He struggled for opportunities at Stamford Bridge, but did find success in the English top-flight during a seven-year spell with Southampton.
That spell came to an end last summer when the midfielder opted to join Girona, who at the time were playing in the Segunda Division. In his only campaign so far at the Estadi Montilivi, Romeu helped his new side to promotion back to LaLiga via the play-offs.
