Terrence Romeo expressed his deep sadness after learning about his trade from the San Miguel Beermen to the Terrafirma Dyip on Monday, November 25. The deal, which also involved Vic Manuel, sent the duo to Terrafirma in exchange for Juami Tiongson and Andreas Cahilig.
This move marks the end of a six-year tenure with the Beermen, during which Romeo won three championships and established himself as one of the league's most electrifying guards. Despite his disappointment, Romeo acknowledged the harsh realities of professional basketball.
“Probably isa sa pinaka sad moment ng career ko pero ganun talaga, walang permanent sa basketball world. Importante yung happy memories and achievements natin at mga learnings, hindi na mawawala,” Romeo shared in an emotional Instagram post.
In his message, Romeo extended gratitude to several key figures in the San Miguel organization, including former head coach and current consultant Leo Austria, SMC sports director Alfrancis Chua, and SMC CEO Ramon S. Ang. However, fans were quick to notice the conspicuous absence of current head coach Jorge Gallent in Romeo's acknowledgments, fueling speculation about a possible disconnect between the player and the Beermen's leadership in recent months.
Romeo's trade is a stark reminder that even top-tier stars are ultimately treated as assets in the professional sports world. Despite being one of the PBA's most popular players and a seven-time All-Star, San Miguel's decision to trade him reflects how teams recalibrate their roster when they feel a player is no longer the consistent superstar they once were. For Romeo, this reality hits especially hard given his significant contributions to SMB’s success over the years.
Romeo now looks forward to starting fresh with the Dyip, where he will reunite with former GlobalPort teammate Stanley Pringle. The dynamic duo hopes to rejuvenate Terrafirma’s fortunes in the league.
“Thank you Terrafirma sa pag welcome sakin. Sana makatulong ako sainyo. Let’s get it!!!!” Romeo concluded in his Instagram post.
For fans and players alike, this trade is a bittersweet moment—a transition that underscores both the unpredictability and the business nature of the PBA.
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