New 3 year deal and out on loan
Well, that was short. I thought he signed a 3 year contract just so that he can hang around the first team and provide depth in central midfield. Apparently not. He is off – to Bundesliga nonetheless. And he will plying his trade in Stuttgart for the entire next season. Where does this leave the central midfield? We have the following players in that position now:
1. Matic
2. Mikel
3. Marco Van Ginkel
4. Ramires (maybe)
5. Fabregas (maybe)
My money would be on the first 3 taking rounds in front of the defense. Ramires and especially Fabregas may get involved in that position at some point. Should be sufficient I would think.
And with regards to Romeu, I think this is clearly his last chance to show what he can do. Else, that loan move may very well be a permanent one.
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