Barça's 19-Year-Old Dynamo Closes the Door on Transfer Buzz
16 November 2025
Barça's Teen Makes Clear He’s Staying
Barcelona's young Swedish forward Roni Bardji has ended speculation about his future by stating he is not thinking of leaving and that his focus remains on developing with the Catalan club.
According to the Spanish newspaper Sport, Bardji's stance closes the door on interest from clubs that had looked at him, such as VfB Stuttgart and Porto, for a possible January loan.
The Player, The Minutes, The Mentor
At 19, Bardji has shown maturity off the field and has recovered from a long injury, delivering strong performances whenever given a chance and earning the trust of coach Hans Flick, who sees him as a pillar of Barca’s future.
So far this season he has logged 173 La Liga minutes across two starts and 22 minutes in two Champions League appearances before the international break.
Even with limited playing time, the Sweden international has drawn attention from several clubs monitoring his development. Sport reported that Stuttgart and Porto were inquiring about Barça's terms for a potential January loan.
Flick remains cautious about mid-season changes and continues to back Bardji's growth, insisting the forward will progress as the campaign advances. Bardji himself said he feels great, learns every day, and that his time at Barça is still early with much room to grow.
He underlined the importance of enjoyment and team harmony, noting a strong relationship with Flick and the trust the club has placed in him. Bardji's roots trace back to Syria and Kuwait, and he moved to Sweden where he developed before joining Barça in 2025 for around €2 million, starting with the B team and earning exposure during a preseason in Asia. He has represented Sweden at U17 and U21 levels, scoring decisive goals in European qualifiers and expressing gratitude to Sweden for the opportunity.
