Porto Targets Barcelona Rising Star, but Flick Says Not So Fast
31 December 2025
Porto's Loan Target and Barca's Stance
Barcelona's coach, Hansi Flick, is adamant that he will keep every player through the end of the season.
Roni Bardghji, Barcelona's rising star, has drawn multiple loan offers, both last summer and in January.
According to Sport, Bardghji's stock has risen since he signed with Barcelona, despite only 340 minutes with the first team.
He has never been a regular in Flick's rotation, but the limited playing time has left a very positive impression.
The presence of Lamine Yamal in the same right-wing position complicates Bardghji's path to more minutes.
Barca's staff, led by Flick, agrees Bardghji's potential and learning deserve praise.
Last summer he received a flood of loan interest, with Mallorca showing ongoing interest, and several Premier League clubs monitoring him.
With the transfer window closed, the issue paused, only to re-emerge as the January window approaches.
Several top-tier clubs from major leagues contacted Barcelona to ask about a Bardghji loan, including Porto.
Despite Bardghji's limited impact in the first half of the season, Barca's management remains firm on not letting him leave in January.
Flick does not want to lose any player in January, aware that surprises can occur, and he is satisfied with Bardghji's progress and sees room to grow.
A season-end evaluation could decide whether a loan to a competitive club would better aid his development.
The situation remains fluid, with Barca weighing development against the opportunity to enhance their squad.
Punchline 1: If Porto gets Bardghji, Barca might charge admission to watch him learn to bench-press the minutes.
Punchline 2: Meanwhile, the only thing hotter than a January transfer rumor is a coffee waiting for the Barca board to decide.
