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Roony Bardghji was among the players linked with FC Porto in the last summer transfer window, but he ended up joining Barcelona. This week, after being called up to the Swedish national team, the young forward opened up to the press in his country and admitted that, at this moment, he is not “100% satisfied”.

“So far, I haven’t had much playing time. I’m patient, but honestly, I think I deserved to play more. I’m not 100% happy, but this is football,” the 20-year-old told SVT Sport.

“I have the utmost respect for those who have been in the squad longer, they are my teammates. I know what I can do. I have a lot of confidence in myself,” he acknowledged.

Even so, Roony Bardghji does not regret the decision he made last summer, when he chose to sign for Barcelona, despite having other offers, including one from FC Porto, for the same transfer fee.

“It has always been my dream to play for Barcelona. When I won my first trophy, it was fantastic, it was a great feeling,” assured the winger, who is with the Sweden squad for the playoff semi-final for a place at the 2026 World Cup.

So far, Barcelona’s number 19 has made 22 appearances and played 615 minutes, scoring two goals and providing four assists in all competitions. Strong competition on the right limits opportunities

Although the Swedish winger’s quality is beyond doubt, the truth is that at Barcelona he faces very intense competition on the right side of the attack in Hansi Flick’s team.

In fact, there is one hugely important name in the Catalan squad: Lamine Yamal. In addition, other options such as Ferran Torres, Fermín López and Dani Olmo remain ahead of him in the German coach’s pecking order, with Roony Bardghji being given a few minutes whenever games already seem to be decided.

The 20-year-old forward signed a four-year contract, so he will still have time to show his quality and prove that he deserves a place at a club of Barcelona’s stature.

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