Forgotten Barcelona star reports for pre-season medical tests

In a development that may have caught many by surprise, particularly those who follow the intricate comings and goings at Camp Nou, a familiar yet somewhat forgotten figure from Barcelona’s midfield ranks reported back for pre-season duties on Sunday. Oriol Romeu, whose name has drifted from the immediate conversation surrounding the Catalan giants’ first-team plans, was among the returning players undergoing the customary medical tests ahead of the new campaign. His presence signals the official commencement of another demanding season for the Blaugrana, but for Romeu, it also marks a pivotal moment in a career that has seen him navigate a circuitous path back to his boyhood club.