Barcelona’s Double Bardghji Bid: After Roony, Now It’s Rayan in Their Sights!
Barcelona is wasting no time in shaping its future — and that includes making strategic moves within Europe’s rising youth elite. Fresh off securing the signature of Swedish sensation Roony Bardghji, the Catalan giants are now intensifying efforts to land his younger brother, Rayan Bardghji, a highly regarded 15-year-old talent currently developing at FC Copenhagen’s youth academy.
Who is Rayan Bardghji?
Rayan may only be 15, but he’s already considered one of the brightest prospects in Scandinavia. A technically gifted midfielder with a keen eye for space, creativity on the ball, and composure beyond his years, he’s drawing comparisons to some of La Masia’s finest graduates. Coaches within Copenhagen describe him as “mature, intelligent, and driven” — qualities that align perfectly with Barça’s developmental philosophy.
Timing is Key
Rayan turns 16 in November 2025, which is a critical milestone: it’s the minimum age he can sign an international contract. Barcelona are preparing to move quickly once that window opens, aiming to sign him on a free transfer, thereby avoiding hefty negotiation fees or bidding wars.
La Masia Calling
Barcelona views Rayan as an ideal addition to their famed La Masia academy, a training ground that shaped legends like Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, and most recently, Lamine Yamal. Club scouts believe that Rayan possesses the raw potential to follow in that same path — especially with the added comfort of joining his older brother Roony, who recently made the move from Copenhagen to Barcelona.
Copenhagen Not Giving Up
However, FC Copenhagen isn’t prepared to lose a second Bardghji talent without a fight. The club is said to be working tirelessly behind closed doors, offering Rayan a new, lucrative long-term development plan, with promises of first-team involvement within the next few seasons. They view him as a central figure in their future.
The Race is On
Barcelona isn’t alone in the hunt. Several top clubs in Germany, Italy, and England have expressed interest in Rayan, but sources suggest that the player’s family is leaning toward Barcelona, given their tradition of youth development and the strong emotional factor of reuniting with Roony.
If the deal goes through, the Bardghji brothers could soon become a historic sibling duo at FC Barcelona — a rare sight even in the modern game.
