When it seemed at some point as if Barcelona might not have been able to bring reinforcements for their forward line this summer, one name was still mentioned by those who pay close attention to the inside and Zeen at Can Barca: Jan Virgili. The Teenage Starlet develops something of a reputation after a brilliant second half of the season.
Virgili, 18, is a winger with the right foot that tends to work on the left, but is also more than capable of the right flank. He played on the right for Barca Atletic in the last few months of the season, and was one of the main reasons that they came close to secure the survival.
He was also an important part of the Barcelona triumph, scored four goals and gave three assists in their 10 games on their way to the trophy. Despite making only eight starts, Virgili also scored four times and gave two assists for Barca Atletic, who became a regular starter in the last part.
This summer, Virgili also ran Under-19S side in the Spain, and scored and assisted in their 6-5 extra time triumph over Germany at the Onder-19 euros. La Roja then lost the last 1-0 to the Netherlands, but Virgili ended the tournament with four target contributions in four games.
According to Jijantes, via MD, RCD Mallorca are interested in sweeping Virgili from Barcelona. He was recently returned to Barca Atletic after completing part of the preseason with the first team, but it is not clear whether he would like to play in the fourth level in the third – a known problem for Barcelona this summer.
Mallorca has already signed Pablo Torre this summer and Los Bermellones are enthusiastic about Virgili. Four Segunda teams have also asked about his situation; It is not clear whether it would be a loan movement or a permanent sale. Virgili is under contract until 2027, but would have limited opportunities after the signing of Marcus Rashford to reach the first team this season.