Barcelona set to finalise Roony Bardghji signing next week

Barcelona are preparing to complete the formalities for the signing of teenage winger Roony Bardghji from FC Copenhagen, with the move expected to be sealed in early July.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Barcelona have reached a verbal agreement to sign Roony Bardghji for €2 million plus additional bonuses and a sell-on clause for FC Copenhagen. The Swedish winger, who is just 19 years old, is set to undergo a medical, finalise document exchanges between clubs, and sign his contract next week. An official club statement is expected in July once all procedures are complete. Bardghji, who missed much of last season due to an ACL injury, is regarded as one of the most promising young talents in Europe. In the 2023-24 season, before his injury, he scored 11 goals, including a standout strike in Copenhagen’s upset win over Manchester United in the Champions League group stage.

BARDGHJI’S POTENTIAL AND BARCELONA’S TRANSFER STRATEGY

Barcelona see Bardghji as an investment for the future, though it remains to be decided whether he will join the senior squad immediately or start with Barça Atlètic. The club’s sporting director recently met with Bardghji’s agent to finalise the terms, showing how keen the Catalan giants are to secure fresh attacking talent amidst financial constraints. Bardghji’s technical ability, goal scoring from the wing, and Champions League experience have made him a desirable target. His signing follows the recent arrival of goalkeeper Joan Garcia, as Barcelona look to continue the momentum after winning La Liga and every other national competition and reaching the Champions League semifinals last season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BARCA AND BARDGHJI?

Once the transfer is complete, Bardghji will look to prove his fitness following last season’s ACL injury and impress either in pre-season or with Barça Atlètic. Barcelona, led by their head coach, hope to continue their domestic dominance and push for silverware in 2025-26. Barca’s pre-season will kick off mid-July, with their opening LaLiga match set for August, where they’ll aim to make up ground on Real Madrid, who currently sit above them. FC Copenhagen, Bardghji’s former club, will prepare for their Champions League qualification campaign after finishing as champions in the Danish Superliga, looking to reinvest the transfer funds to strengthen their squad for European and domestic challenges.