Barcelona’s long-term squad plans are taking shape ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window and one name stepping into the spotlight is Roony Bardghji.
Despite being regarded as one of the most promising young attackers in Europe, the winger has struggled to get opportunities at Barcelona this season.
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According to the latest report from “Sports”, there is a growing belief within the club that a temporary departure may be the best step for the player’s development.
While Baddji arrived with high expectations, the realities of competing on a star-studded offensive line limited his impact on the field.
Barcelona’s development stagnates
A major factor in his reduced role is the extraordinary rise of Ramin Yamar.
The teenager has cemented himself as a key figure in the team, while Badji has mainly operated on the fringes.
So while he’s shown undeniable talent, his impact this season has been minimal.
Rooney Baddji could leave Barcelona in the summer. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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The situation did not go unnoticed by the player himself, as Badji maintained his professionalism throughout the season, Although he has expressed Subtle frustration.
Internally, however, Barcelona view his current situation as part of a valuable learning curve, especially given the opportunity he has to train with elite-level players on a weekly basis.
So what now?
There is now a growing belief within the club that a summer exit is necessary in order to maintain Baddji’s upward trajectory.
Importantly, the club does not intend to part ways permanently. Instead, we are seriously considering loan moves to ensure consistent playing time at a competitive level.
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Badji himself agrees with this idea, and he is fully aware that it will be difficult to get stable playing time in Barcelona in the short term.
There has been interest across Europe, with clubs including Monaco, Porto and Stuttgart making initial inquiries over his availability.
Loan and permanent options have been discussed externally, but Barcelona do not want to lose him permanently.
