If there is anyone who is happy about Lamine Yamal’s injury at the moment at FC Barcelona, it is Roony Bardghji. The Swede, under contract until 2029, was the first called by Hansi Flick to replace the club’s star when she was injured while taking her victorious penalty against Celta de Vigo (1-0). Naturally, he started in the next match, a success against Getafe (2-0) three days later and should benefit again this evening when the Culés travel to Osasuna (9 p.m.).
Substitute all season, and even often left on the bench due to the very strong offensive competition in his sector (Lamine Yamal of course, but also Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford), the 20-year-old winger has played relatively little (25 appearances, or 721 minutes for a record of 2 goals and 4 assists). His transfer last summer for €2.5 million from Copenhagen was not enough to put a lot of pressure on Hansi Flick’s shoulders to make him play more.
Monaco is already on the file
The club would not have had many qualms either in demoting him to B if the need had arisen. We didn’t get there but Bardghji still regretted his short playing time during his last stint with the selection. “I have the patience, but honestly I think I deserve to play more“, he affirmed. The Kuwait City native doesn’t have to be treated like a junior. He already has more than a hundred professional matches behind him. A decision will have to be made at the next transfer window.
Barça is not against a loan. AS Monaco, but also Porto and Stuttgart have already come forward for information. The deal ticks all the boxes since the player’s salary isn’t very high either. Another solution could be considered depending on Sporta pure and simple sale. Barça wants to make significant sales this summer to renew its workforce and that of Bardghji would fall into this policy. Except that the player’s value is not very high. A check for €10 million would be enough to convince the Blaugranas according to the media. Notice to amateurs.
