Ajax approaches Barcelona over Roony Bardghji as sale option gains favor

The Dutch club joins Juventus, Marseille, Sunderland, Leeds and others after more than 10 summer inquiries, with Barcelona said to prefer a permanent transfer over a loan.

Summary

Ajax has contacted Barcelona about signing Roony Bardghji, adding to a crowded field of clubs pursuing the 20-year-old Swedish winger as the Spanish side becomes more open to moving him on. The approach was made on August 6, and Barcelona is reportedly willing to consider either a loan or a permanent transfer, although its preference is a full sale that could still include buy-back or sell-on clauses. Bardghji arrived from FC Copenhagen for about €2.5 million in July 2025 and is under contract until June 30, 2029, with roughly €3.12 million in remaining gross salary. He has made only a handful of first-team appearances under Hansi Flick. Interest has also come from Juventus, Marseille, and Premier League clubs including Sunderland and Leeds. The club’s stance points to a broader push to improve squad economics, since a loan would only remove wages temporarily while a sale would bring in revenue and offer greater balance-sheet relief.

Terms & Concepts
  • buy-back clause: Contract option to re-sign a player later
  • sell-on clause: Agreement granting a share of future transfer fees
  • gross salary: Total pay before taxes and deductions