Barca's Bright Star Stays Put: Flick Nixes January Exit for Rising Talent
13 January 2026
The German coach regards the Sweden-born star as one of Barcelona's future pillars.
January Transfer Window: Flick's Decision
According to a Spanish report published on Tuesday, Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, refused to let the Swedish youngster depart during the ongoing winter transfer window.
Sport notes that although several clubs expressed interest in Roni Bardghji, Flick closed the door on any January exit.
The newspaper adds that Barcelona has been flooded with loan offers in recent weeks.
In particular, Porto formally contacted Barcelona hoping to take Bardghji on loan, but the club's reply was firm and decisive.
Flick reportedly aligned with the sporting management led by Deco to keep Bardghji, seen as the team's future.
Barça's academy product is under contract through 2029 and this season has appeared 14 times in all competitions, scoring two goals and contributing four assists.
Porto, Benfica and the Cup Context
The same reports tie Bardghji's situation to the ongoing conversations around the Portuguese Cup, including a fixture between Porto and Benfica scheduled for January 14, 2026 at 21:45.
The news underscores Flick's commitment to protecting young talent as the club navigates January business.
Punchline 1: If Bardghji keeps growing at this pace, Porto will need a loan form just to borrow the calendar.
Punchline 2: Flick isn't selling stars; he's teaching the transfer market to practice patience—and to fetch coffee for the staff while waiting for the window to close.
