Barça has started the season with good feelings after the 3-0 win over Mallorca. However, the sports planning is still conditioned by salary adjustments and Hansi Flick's demands in each line. The arrival of Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, has completely changed the priorities of the sports management.
The English striker has burst onto the scene as a top-level reinforcement capable of playing in all offensive positions. His addition boosts competitiveness and forces the rest of the players to raise their performance in search of minutes. However, this domino effect has also caused unexpected consequences that directly affect young talents linked to Barça.
Barça starts with a win | @FCBarcelona
Roony Bardghji's emergence complicates everything
On top of Rashford's arrival comes the breakout of Roony Bardghji, one of the most pleasant surprises of the summer. The young Swede has shown personality, imbalance, and the ability to make a difference in one-on-one situations. Flick is delighted with his performance and has opened the door for him to have an immediate role this season.
This has caused the options to reinforce the wings with new signings to be practically ruled out. Barça fully trust Lamine Yamal, Rashford, and Roony to cover the needs on the flanks. In the short term, it doesn't seem necessary to look for a new profile for that area of the field.
Rashford officially debuted | @FCBarcelona
As if that weren't enough, Dani Fernández is very close to fully recovering from his injury. The youth academy player, one of the club's strongest bets for the future, wants minutes as soon as possible. His return is one more reason for Deco to decide not to invest in another winger.
With all these pieces, Barça's offensive outlook is full of alternatives and a lot of internal competition. The German coach doesn't want more players in the area, aware that they'd end up frustrated without playing time. The consequence is clear: there are footballers who were linked to Barça and who won't be anymore.
Luis Enrique takes advantage of the opportunity from Paris
In this context, Paris Saint-Germain under Luis Enrique has acted quickly and decisively. The Asturian coach seeks to consolidate a young and promising squad in each of the offensive positions. For this reason, he hasn't hesitated to make a move to ensure the continuity of one of its gems.
The coach knows the player in question perfectly and believes he can become a continental reference in a few years. His plan is to give him consistent minutes and absolute trust, shielding him from any transfer attempts. This way, PSG sends a clear message: it doesn't intend to part with its most promising talent.
Luis Enrique | @PSG_espanol
In Barcelona, the news has been received with a certain resignation by the fans. Many saw him as the ideal partner to accompany Lamine Yamal over the next decade. His profile fit the club's philosophy: young, direct, and able to make a difference in tight spaces.
However, the nonexistent salary margin and Rashford's arrival have radically changed Deco's priorities. The sporting director understands that it's not the time to enter million-euro bidding wars with clubs with greater financial muscle. As a result, the door has closed definitively for this signing desired by the culés.
The big loser is Lamine Yamal
The young Barça academy player loses a close friend with whom he had shared conversations and sporting dreams. They kept in regular contact, and the hope of playing together at Camp Nou was no secret. However, that possibility has vanished, at least for now, with the direction the operation has taken.
Finally, it's confirmed that the player in question is Bradley Barcola, who will remain under Luis Enrique's orders. The French winger will stay at PSG, protected by the coach's trust and the club's financial power. Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal is left without the one many considered his best future ally.
