FC Barcelona continues shaping its squad for next season with moves that combine the present and future projection. After securing the signing of goalkeeper Joan García as an alternative to Ter Stegen, the club has activated another operation with the same logic: young talent, low cost, and growth potential.
Although all eyes are on the negotiations for Nico Williams, the sporting management hasn't neglected other market opportunities. Along these lines, Deco has closed a deal that will be officially announced in the coming days. This is a player who strengthens the club's commitment to a squad with a future and a competitive present.
It's signed, he will be a blaugrana
The second signing of the summer is already agreed: Roony Bardghji will be a new FC Barcelona player. The 19-year-old winger from Copenhagen will arrive for a fee close to €2 million, in a deal that has accelerated as his contract ends in December. According to Fabrizio Romano, the verbal agreement is already closed and only the medical examination remains, scheduled for this week.
Deco's management has been key. The blaugrana executive had been following Bardghji for over a year, and it was in April when the decisive move took place, with a meeting with his agent in Madrid. The player, who has already excelled in Europe and returned strongly after a serious injury, is considered a gem for the future.
A bet on the future
Bardghji will sign a long-term contract and will take part in preseason with the first team, since his style fits Flick's idea: unbalancing, vertical, and with a goal-scoring touch. The German coach will decide whether he stays with the first team, strengthens the reserve team, or is loaned to another club to gain experience. What is certain is that Barça considers this addition one of the smartest of the summer, both for its cost and profile.
Peter Smith-Neilsen, sporting director of Copenhagen, has confirmed that negotiations are "very advanced" and that only contractual details remain. With this operation, Barça continues to keep an eye on the gems of the European market. Even more so when the premise is to build a young, competitive squad with room for growth.