Barcelona has difficulty paying first team players in recent years, so there has been an increased focus on signing teenagers who can develop into senior players after a spell in La Masia.
Roony Bardghji, who was recently signed at FC Kobenhavn, falls into this category and he gets the chance to impress Hansi film during the preseason. Others from the Youth Academy also go through Asia on the tour, so there is room for players to be promoted to the first team, as was the case with Marc Casado, Marc Bernal and Gerard Martin last summer.
Because Barcelona promotes comfortably from the inside, they are happy to spend younger players at home and abroad. In recent years there has been an emphasis on scouting in South America and a new target has emerged during this search.
As reported by MD, Barcelona shows interest in Fluminen wing player Riquelme Felipe. The 18-year-old, who can play on both wings, has already made 17 performances for the Brazilian giants, who underline their belief in his ability.
Riquelme, who is left, is described as a player who can score and assist, with a strong team ethics. He is named after former Argentina Great Juan Roman Riquelme, who played 30 times for Barcelona between 2002 and 2005.
According to the report, Riquelme would be available as a free agent for clubs outside of Brazil from March 2026. That is why Barcelona was able to find an advanced deal with Fluminense, as they did with FC Kobenhavn for Bardghji.
The wing games are an area that wants to strengthen Barcelona. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are two top starters, but there is a clear lack of depth outside of Ferran Torres, which is more effective as number nine. Bardghji will be an option for film in this respect, and if he joins, Riquelme could be.