Swedish winger Roony Bardghji has formally signed for FC Barcelona on a deal that runs till June 30, 2029. The 18-year-old rejected presents from RCD Mallorca and FC Porto to meet his long-standing dream of taking part in for the Catalan giants.
Born in Kuwait and raised in Sweden, Bardghji had a troublesome 2023/24 marketing campaign after struggling a cruciate ligament harm that restricted him to simply six appearances for FC Copenhagen. Regardless of that setback, Barcelona’s hierarchy holds him in excessive regard, seeing him as a high-upside expertise for the long run.
Bardghji made a complete of 84 appearances for Copenhagen, scoring 15 objectives and offering one help, and was instrumental in serving to the membership win three Danish Superliga titles and two Danish Cups.
In an official assertion, the membership confirmed the signing:
“FC Barcelona and FC Copenhagen have reached an settlement for the switch of the participant Roony Bardghji. The winger is to signal a contract with the membership for 4 seasons till 30 June 2029.”
“As a large participant, Bardghji is understood for his one-on-one expertise, his capability to dribble previous opponents, and his effectiveness in entrance of objective. His presence on the appropriate wing can, subsequently, make the distinction and supply extra dynamism.”
In line with Fabrizio Romano, Bardghji was signed for simply €2 million, with Copenhagen retaining a sell-on clause as a part of the settlement. Barcelona reached a cope with Copenhagen final month, and the winger is now in Catalonia, the place he’s put pen to paper.
The teenager accomplished his medicals on Friday, with SPORT reporting that Bardghji additionally spoke to the media, expressing pleasure and gratitude over his transfer to Camp Nou.
Although his inventory dipped following his knee harm, {the teenager} will cut up time between Barcelona’s first workforce and Barça Atlètic for now. He’s anticipated to hyperlink up with the senior squad for preseason, together with the membership’s Asian tour with matches in South Korea and Japan.
In the meantime, Softfootball reported earlier that Barcelona reignites curiosity in Marcus Rashford amid powerful conditions at United. Barcelona are understood to desire an preliminary mortgage, however United have made it clear they are going to solely sanction a everlasting deal.
Able to taking part in on each wings, Bardghji presents Barcelona much-needed depth particularly on the left flank. He might emerge as a shock candidate to assert that position or function a worthwhile backup to Lamine Yamal and Raphinha on the appropriate.
