Villarreal are making significant progress in their pursuit of a loan deal for a highly-rated Barcelona sensation.
The operation on the table is a classic win‑win: a gifted but underused forward gets the chance to breathe and play regularly in La Liga, Villarreal adds creativity and final ball to a squad pushing for European places, and Barcelona protects its long-term asset while easing congestion on the wings without committing to a permanent sale.
For Hansi Flick and Deco, the key is finding a destination that guarantees minutes, tactical fit, and a demanding but stable environment – and Villarreal’s project underlines all three, making this potential deal one of the most logical moves of the winter window.
The player is Roony Bardghji, the 19-year-old Swedish winger whose debut season at Barcelona has been complicated by the explosion of Lamine Yamal on the right flank and strong competition from Raphinha in the attacking zones, as reported by Fichajes.
Bardghji has featured in just 11 games across all competitions, logging 264 minutes.
However, he has still managed one goal and two assists – numbers that hint at his quality but also underline how limited his opportunities have been in a stacked frontline.
Villarreal have been monitoring his situation closely and, according to reports, are weighing up a loan move for January with the promise of a central role in their attacking rotation.
The Castellón-based side sees Bardghji as an immediate upgrade in wide areas and a player whose 1v1 ability and shooting from distance can add a different dimension to their possession-heavy style.
His performance against Real Betis, where he impressed with his directness and decision-making, is said to have particularly caught the eye of Villarreal’s technical staff and accelerated their interest.
As long as Villarreal can guarantee him real prominence – not just a place on the bench – this could be the ideal stepping stone that turns a promising prospect into a genuine first-team contender for Barça.
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