Barcelona convinced summer exit is key to unlocking 20-year-old’s potentialBarcelona’s long-term squad planning is taking shape ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window, and one name entering the spotlight is Roony Bardghji. Despite being regarded as one of Europe’s most promising young attackers, the winger has found opportunities hard to come by at Barcelona this season.According to fresh reports from SPORT, there is now an increasing belief within the club that a temporary departure could be the best step forward for the player’s development. While Bardghji arrived with high expectations, the reality of competing in a star-studded attacking line has limited his influence on the pitch.Development stalling at BarcelonaA major factor behind his reduced role has been the extraordinary rise of Lamine Yamal.

The teenager has cemented himself as a key figure in the squad, leaving Bardghji operating largely on the fringes. As a result, his impact this season has remained minimal, despite flashes of his undeniable talent.Roony Bardghji could leave Barcelona in the summer. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)The situation has not gone unnoticed by the player himself, as Bardghji has maintained professionalism throughout the campaign, though he has expressed subtle frustration. Internally, however, Barcelona view his current situation as part of a valuable learning curve, especially given the opportunity to train alongside elite-level players week in, week out.So what now?There is now a growing feeling within the club hierarchy that, to maintain Bardghji’s upward trajectory, a summer exit is necessary.

Importantly, the club is not looking to part ways permanently. Instead, a loan move is being seriously considered to ensure consistent minutes at a competitive level. Bardghji himself is aligned with this thinking, fully aware that regular playing time at Barcelona will be extremely difficult to secure in the short term.Interest is already building across Europe, with clubs such as AS Monaco, FC Porto, and Stuttgart having all made initial enquiries regarding his availability. Both loan and permanent options have been discussed externally, but Barcelona do not want to lose him permanently.