Barcelona have confirmed their second signing of the summer, with Copenhagen teenager Roony Bardghji arriving on a four-year deal. The Blaugrana have been tracking Bardghji for multiple years, and beat out competition from across Europe to sign the 19-year-old.
Bardghji has been highly regarded in youth football since he started making headlines as a 16-year-old taking his first steps in professional football. In particular, his prestige increased after a goal against Manchester United in the Champions League.
However things have been less straightforward since. Suffering a cruciate ligament injury in 2024, Bardghji only returned to action in March of this year. However with his contract expiring, Copenhagen had little motivation to play him this season either, and he only managed 243 minutes since his comeback.
There is some suggestion that Bardghji could act as an alternative for Lamine Yamal on the right side, given that is his usual position. The 19-year-old, like his junior, generally cuts in on his left foot from the right side, and could provide relief for the Spain international, but it may also provide an obstacle to Bardghji’s development. Barcelona will no doubt feel they could sell him on at a profit too.
