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Oriol Romeu reveals what Xavi wants from him at Barcelona

Oriol Romeu has discussed his return to Barcelona and what Xavi wants from him at the Camp Nou.

The midfielder is back for a second stint after leaving Girona and has been told exactly what sort of role he will play at Barcelona.

“He needed a more positional midfield figure. He had slightly more mobile centre-halves, who could drive more metres, but the figure in front of the defense was still lacking,” he said.

“This was his wish, that I could play this role. It’s a type of work that I’m good at.