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Thursday 4 August 2011 11:39, UK
Chelsea have completed the signing of Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu.
Barcelona midfielder finalises transfer
Chelsea have completed the signing of Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu.
The Blues agreed a deal for Romeu last month and they have now completed his signing on a four-year deal.
Romeu is currently in Colombia on World Cup duty with Spain's Under 20s and he will link-up with the West London giants later this month.
"Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Oriol Romeu Vidal from Barcelona on a four-year-contract," said a Chelsea statement.
The tough tackling 19-year-old is tipped to challenge for a first-team spot with Michael Essien sidelined through injury.