Barcelona considering re-signing 19-year-old former La Masia talent – report | OneFootball

FC Barcelona allowed Jan Virgili to leave the club last summer, with the 19-year-old winger signing for RCD Mallorca, where he has shone brightly.

The youngster spent only one year at La Masia, having arrived from the academy of Gimnastic de Tarragona in 2024, and made a big impression.

While the club held him in high regard, his push for first-team football at the highest level led to his departure in the summer, although Barcelona retained 50% of his rights.

Barcelona considering Virgili return

Now, according to journalist Jose Alvarez of El Chiringuito, Barcelona are considering the prospect of re-signing Virgili from Mallorca in the summer transfer window.

So far this season, the 19-year-old starlet has featured in 22 La Liga matches, registering six assists in the process.

Virgili has made a big impression with his pace, dribbling, and direct style of play, even breaking into the Spanish U-21 national team, for whom he has scored two goals in two appearances.

Could Virgili return to Barcelona? (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images)

Virgili has a contract with Mallorca until the summer of 2030 and has seen his market value rise since the move last summer.

However, as mentioned previously, Barcelona still own 50% if the Spanish winger’s rights and also have a first refusal option as part of their transfer agreement with Mallorca.

So, a return is now being considered, with the possibility of bringing in Virgili as cover and backup for Raphinha on the left flank.

While a permanent move for Marcus Rashford remains on the agenda, there are doubts growing about the Englishman in recent weeks. So, options such as Virgili and another ex-player, Ez Abde, are being monitored.

Whether this leads to anything substantial in the summer remains to be seen.