FC Barcelona has signed Roony Bardghji, a 19-year-old Swedish winger of Syrian descent signed from FC Copenhagen. This is another transfer that highlights Barcelona’s youth-focused transfer strategy. Barcelona employed this strategy multiple times, with some transfers being top-tier and others not going as planned. Some names that didn’t go well for Barcelona with this strategy were Trincao, Yusuf Demir, Julian Araujo, Junior Firpo, and many more. But Barcelona expects a lot from this top talent, similar to how Pedri was developed.
Barcelona signed Roony Bardghji on a fee of €2 million ($2.2 million) fixed plus some variables. In my opinion, this is a quite viable option for Barcelona in such market conditions. If he is well-developed, he can be a crucial asset for Barcelona’s future. Previously, under Bartmeou, Barcelona made poor financial decisions with the intake of Ousmane Dembélé (€135 million), Philippe Coutinho (€135 million), or Antoine Griezmann (€120 million). Risks with low fees are better than well-established names that are an urgent option.
Roony Bardghji is regarded as one of Scandinavia’s brightest attacking talents known for his creativity, flair, and intelligent movement in the final third. With Hansi Flick’s guidance, this transfer perfectly aligns with Barcelona’s vision of building a squad around technically gifted youngsters who can carry the club into a new era. Hansi Flick knows how to develop young legs and take them to the top.
From Copenhagen to Camp Nou
Roony Bardghji is another teenager born on November 15, 2005, in Kuwait and raised in Sweden, Bardhji made headlines quite early in his career. He progressed through Malmo FF’s academy and later joined FC Copenhagen in 2020. Bardghji became their youngest-ever first-team debutant at just 16. He also made a mark by scoring on his debut.
Roony Bardhji’s big moment came in the 2023–24 Champions League group stage, where he scored a late winner against Manchester United, helping Copenhagen reach the knockout stages.
A Devastating Setback
Just as his transfer market prices were rising, Bardghji suffered a serious ACL knee injury in May 2024, sidelining him for nearly a year. Many young players would struggle to recover mentally after this major injury, but Bardghji has shown resilience. He returned to the pitch in March 2025, he played limited minutes gradually regaining form with Copenhagen before sealing his dream move to Barcelona.
Playing Style
Roony Bardghji is a left-footed winger who preferably starts on the right flank of the pitch. He is a Yusuf Demir sort of player, a talent wasted at Barcelona. Roony Bardghji loves to cut inside onto his stronger foot, this is a style close to legend Arjen Robben. He also brings dribbling and agility, which makes him capable of being quick in tight spaces. Despite his young age, he is clinical in one-on-one situations and is a master at finishing. Though he is a natural winger, he can play as an attacking midfielder or second striker.
Barcelona’s Plan
Barcelona’s plan is to play Roony with a hybrid status. He will be closely scouted playing the majority of the time with Barcelona’s B team. This mode of development will help him rebuild full fitness and adapt to the tactical demands of La Liga.
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