Barcelona speeds up to sign a young promise

The Catalan team is preparing for the future and keeping an eye on one of Europe's great pearls, whose signing is practically closed

Héctor Andreu | 8 Jul 2026 | 17.15
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Jesse Biwisu, Barcelona's new bet for the future / Eldesmarque
Jesse Biwisu, Barcelona's new bet for the future / Eldesmarque

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Jesse Bisiwu has become one of the main priorities in this FC Barcelona transfer market to strengthen their young talent structure. The Belgian winger, just 18 years old, belongs to Bruges and is under contract until 2027, but his future is starting to gain momentum.

Barcelona has been monitoring his progress for months and has already taken concrete steps to try to secure his signing. The initial proposal did not convince the Belgian club, although Barcelona has not given up on the deal.

Jesse Bisiwu gains importance on FC Barcelona's agenda

The interest of FC Barcelona is not superficial. Deco and Joao Amaral, the club's scouting chief, have directly involved themselves in the operation, even making trips to address the matter in person.

The sports management sees Jesse Bisiwu as a very interesting prospect due to his technical quality, physical power, and growth potential. Standing at 1.85 meters, he is right-footed and usually operates from the left, where he can cut inside and attack the area.

Barça considers him to still be in the developmental phase, but also understands that his potential is very high. Therefore, the idea would not just be to incorporate him into the reserve team but to have him close to the first team from the start.

Bruges resists selling Jesse Bisiwu

Bruges knows they have a valuable asset and are unwilling to let him go. The Belgian club already turned down an initial offer from Barcelona and maintains a tough stance to protect one of the most promising players in their academy.

The contract until 2027 provides some leeway for the club, but not enough to be complacent. If the player does not renew, next summer could put Bruges in an uncomfortable situation regarding their interests.

In the last Youth League Final Four, his benching against Real Madrid raised eyebrows. He only had a few minutes in the final stretch, a decision perceived as an internal warning amid tension over his future.

Bisiwu, a promise for Barcelona

A bet similar to Roony Bardghji's

The operation has similarities to that of Roony Bardghji, though with significant differences. The Swede arrived with more elite experience, whereas Jesse Bisiwu still requires a more gradual adaptation plan.

Barça could alternate him between the reserve team and the first team, always considering Hansi Flick's evaluation. The German coach has shown that he is willing to trust young talents if he sees skill and personality.

Furthermore, this move could affect other market targets. Jan Virgili, 19 years old, is also admired to reinforce the flanks, and his contract situation makes him an attractive option after Mallorca's relegation.

LaLiga looks at Barça's new young plan

Barcelona's commitment to young talent does not stop. In recent months, profiles like Hamza Abdelkarim, Patricio Pacífico, Ajay Tavares, Juwensley Onstein, Joni Hernández, Juan Ybarra, Josué Caicedo, Ignasi Quer, and Javi Castro have arrived.

This strategy meets a clear need: to compete in LaLiga with a sustainable squad, sign players before they peak, and avoid impossible deals when prices skyrocket.

Jesse Bisiwu's case fits perfectly into that model. It's not a signing for immediate impact but an investment designed to stay ahead of other major European clubs.

Barça aims to persuade Bruges before the operation becomes more complex. Jesse Bisiwu has the potential to be a significant bet, and at Camp Nou, they believe now is the time to pursue his signing.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barcelona acelera para fichar a una joven promesa