Barcelona will face a significant shortage at the start of the new season. Striker Roony Bardghji tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during training on August 10, 2026, and surgery is already scheduled. Although the exact recovery period has not been officially announced by the club, the expectation is that the Swedish player will remain sidelined for the entire first half of the competition.
The incident with Roony Bardghji during the activity
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Roony Bardghji had to leave training early and was immediately taken for detailed examinations. The injury was confirmed by Barcelona itself on its digital platforms, with the club expressing its wishes for a quick recovery for the athlete, who will be away from the Catalan squad for an estimated seven months.
This happened just a few days after Barcelona’s decision to spare the striker from a championship held in Udine, Italy. Coach Hansi Flick chose not to select Roony Bardghji and Casadó, as a precaution; however, the Swedish player suffered the injury precisely during a training session, which adds a context of irony to the fact.
Roony Bardghji’s plans to leave Barcelona are affected
The knee injury significantly changes the player’s plans for the current season. Roony Bardghji had been negotiating with several teams interested in his acquisition and was seen as one of the athletes with a chance of saying goodbye to Barcelona.
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Coach Flick had already informed the attacker about his limited chances of playing if he remained in the squad. The club had signed Gordon and Adeyemi for the forward positions, which intensified competition in the offensive area.
Financial consequences of the injury for Barcelona
The eventual departure of Roony Bardghji was seen by Barcelona as a good opportunity to balance their finances. The board hoped to achieve an advantageous negotiation for the athlete and, simultaneously, preserve a buyback clause for future transactions.
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However, with the injury and imminent surgery, that prospect was completely dashed. Barcelona is now losing the chance to raise the expected millions with the striker’s possible transfer, generating an unforeseen financial impact.