FC Barcelona's Coach Flick Welcomes 10 New Players for Off-Season Training
Roony Bardghji, a 19-year-old Swedish right winger, has signed a four-year contract with FC Barcelona, set to join the La Liga giants for the 2025/2026 season. The youngster, who has been trained at Malmö and later played for FC Copenhagen, is considered a notable addition to Barcelona’s squad due to his promising attacking potential.
Bardghji has played 84 games for Copenhagen's senior team, scoring 15 goals and providing one assist, marking him as a promising attacking player. His strong desire to join Barcelona, a club he has admired since childhood, helped secure his signing despite competition from other suitors such as Mallorca and Porto.
Despite a challenging 2024-25 season where he only played six games due to cruciate ligament and other injuries, Barcelona’s management, including coach Hansi Flick and sports director Deco, are confident in his abilities. They view him as a significant investment for both the present team and future development.
Barcelona paid around €2 million to acquire Bardghji from FC Copenhagen, a modest fee for a player with his potential. His contract runs until 2029, showing the club's commitment to integrating him into their squad and possibly grooming him for long-term success at the club.
As the 2025/2026 La Liga campaign approaches, Bardghji's arrival could shake up the squad, particularly on the right wing. His potential rivalry with Lamine, a Ballon d'Or hopeful, could benefit both players and help reduce Lamine's workload when he needs a rest.
Meanwhile, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will assess ten new players from Barca Atletic in preseason, including Roony Bardghji. The real work for preseason begins ahead of Barca's tour of Asia, which will be followed by the Joan Gamper Trophy match on August 10. The 2025/2026 La Liga campaign will commence with an away game against Mallorca on August 16.
The defending treble champions of Spain returned to work on July 13, ready to start their preparations for the upcoming season. With Bardghji's arrival, the competition for places in the first team is set to intensify, potentially keeping established players like Lamine on their toes.
In the midfield, the positional rivalry between Bardghji and the established players could also add an exciting dynamic. Marcs Casado and Bernal, who started in the senior team despite being from the reserve outfit last summer, are expected to be important for the club's midfield future.
As Bardghji settles into his new home, the Catalan capital, and passes his medical, the official announcement of his transfer is eagerly anticipated by Barcelona fans. With his arrival, the club is set to continue its strategy of investing in emerging talents with high potential, despite recent injuries.
[1] Source: FC Barcelona official website [2] Source: FC Copenhagen official website [5] Source: Spanish Football Federation website
- The signing of Roony Bardghji by FC Barcelona is a significant move in the European football scene, as the 19-year-old right winger joins the ranks of La Liga, a popular sports league known worldwide.
- In the upcoming 2025/2026 La Liga season, Bardghji, along with other promising talents like Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Frenkie de Jong, will vie for positions, adding a competitive edge to the football landscape of European-leagues.
