Roony Bardghji’s summer move to Barcelona has not been without complications, as the youngster had to wait longer than expected for his official registration.
However, if anyone thought that the uncertainty might affect him, his latest performance for Sweden’s Under-21s proved otherwise.
The 19-year-old captained his national side to a comfortable 3-0 win over Armenia in the Euro qualifiers on Friday night.
Bardghji was at the heart of the action, assisting the opening goal for Jonah Kusi-Asare just after the hour mark.
Sweden soon doubled their lead, and the Barcelona forward capped off the evening in style by converting a penalty with a cheeky Panenka.
The audacious finish underlined his growing reputation as one of Europe’s most fearless young attackers.
Roony Bardghji 🥶#SWEU21 🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/DEgfyGjdjd
— Svensk Fotboll (@svenskfotboll) September 6, 2025
Taking on the responsibility of captaincy and delivering both an assist and a goal will only boost his confidence, especially at a time when he is still waiting to make his La Liga debut for Barcelona.
Barcelona registration now complete
For Barcelona, the good news is that Bardghji’s registration is now officially resolved. The club managed to secure approval before their clash against Valencia by presenting a financial guarantee.
This allowed the 19-year-old to be registered with the number 28 shirt. While he is technically listed as a B team player, he will now be available for first-team selection under Hansi Flick.
The timing could not be better. Barcelona’s attack has been stretched at times, and Flick will welcome another versatile forward who can add creativity and unpredictability.
Bardghji’s international form shows he is ready for responsibility, and his Panenka penalty will only raise excitement among fans eager to see him in action at Camp Nou.
For the player, the coming weeks could be decisive. With his registration issues behind him, he has the perfect chance to prove why Barcelona pushed to secure his signing this summer.
