Barcelona's Roony Bardghji suffers ACL tear, out 6-7 months
Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji, 20, suffered a serious right knee injury during training on August 10, later confirmed as an ACL rupture. This is his second major knee injury, following a 10-month layoff in 2024. He will undergo surgery and miss most of the 2026-27 season, derailing a planned loan move. The Swedish international made 28 appearances last season but was expected to leave due to limited playing time.
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Barcelona's Bardghji Transfer Stalled After Right Knee ACL Re-Rupture
Swedish winger Roony Bardghji has suffered a re-rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the same area injured two years ago. The injury has completely stalled his planned summer transfer from Barcelona. The club announced he will undergo revision surgery, which physiotherapist Luis Puig describes as far more complex than the initial procedure, potentially requiring a graft from his other leg or a donor. Recovery is expected to take seven months or more, with experts emphasizing patience to avoid further setbacks.
Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji to have surgery for a ruptured ACL in his right knee
Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji will undergo surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during a training session on Monday, the Spanish club announced on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Swedish player, who joined Barcelona from Copenhagen last year, made 28 competitive appearances in the 2025-26 season, scoring two goals and providing four assists. Barcelona did not provide a recovery timeline but stated the surgery will occur in the coming days. The club had reportedly been negotiating a loan move for Bardghji. He previously won three Danish league titles and two Danish Cups with Copenhagen. Bardghji signed a contract with Barcelona until 2029, and his earlier progress had been hampered by a prior knee injury that sidelined him for nearly a year.
Barcelona's Roony Bardghji suffers ACL rupture in right knee
Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji, a 20-year-old Swedish international, has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in his right knee. The club confirmed on Wednesday that he underwent successful surgery at Hospital de Barcelona performed by Dr. Joan Carles Monllau under the supervision of the club's medical services. Bardghji made 28 first-team appearances for Hansi Flick's side last season, scoring two goals and registering four assists. He could miss the majority of the upcoming season due to the injury. This is not his first serious knee problem; he had a 334-day absence from first-team action at previous club Copenhagen due to an injury in May 2024. Bardghji was expected to leave Barcelona on loan this summer due to limited playing time following the arrivals of Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon, but will now stay at the club to recover. He has three caps for Sweden but was not included in their squad for the 2026 World Cup finals.
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Barcelona's Roony Bardghji suffers ACL rupture in right knee
Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in his right knee, sidelining him for a prolonged period. The 20-year-old Swedish international, who made 28 first-team appearances last season, is set to undergo surgery in the coming days and could miss the majority of the upcoming 2026-27 season. This is not his first serious knee injury; a similar problem in May 2024 led to a 334-day absence while at previous club Copenhagen. Bardghji, who scored two goals and registered four assists last term, was expected to leave Barcelona on loan this summer due to limited playing time following the arrivals of Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon. However, he will now remain at the club to use its facilities during recovery. He has three caps for Sweden but was not included in their squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Barcelona's Roony Bardghji suffers ACL rupture in right knee
Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji, 20, has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in his right knee, sidelining him for a prolonged period. The Swedish international, who made 28 first-team appearances last season, will undergo surgery in the coming days and could miss the majority of the upcoming 2026-27 season. This is his second serious knee injury, following a 334-day absence in 2024 while at Copenhagen. Bardghji, who scored two goals and registered four assists last campaign, was expected to leave on loan this summer due to limited playing time after the arrivals of Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon, but will now remain at Barcelona to use its recovery facilities. He was not included in Sweden's squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Barcelona Winger Roony Bardghji Suffers ACL Tear, Out for 6-7 Months
According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The injury is expected to sideline the Swedish winger for 6-7 months. This is a significant setback for Bardghji, who was reportedly on the verge of leaving Barcelona on loan to gain more playing time. The news was reported by Hupu Football on August 10th, citing Romano's post on X. The injury is a major blow to both the player's development and Barcelona's squad planning.
Barcelona's Roony Bardghji Re-Injures Right Knee, Previously Had ACL Tear
Barcelona player Roony Bardghji has suffered a re-injury to his right knee, the same knee on which he underwent surgery in 2024 for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The injury occurred during his time at Copenhagen, where the ACL tear sidelined him for nearly a year. According to Barcelona correspondent Javi Miguel of AS, the current injury is not optimistic, as it affects the same knee that required surgery. The report, published by Hupu on August 10, indicates that Bardghji's recovery may be prolonged, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming season.
Barcelona's Roony Bardghji Suffers Serious Knee Injury in Training
FC Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji left training in tears on Monday after suffering what is suspected to be a serious knee ligament injury, potentially an ACL tear. The 20-year-old Swede will undergo tests to determine the extent of the damage, which could rule him out for most or all of the 2026/2027 season. The injury comes amid reports that Bardghji and teammate Marc Casado had been ordered not to travel for a preseason tournament, with coach Hansi Flick confirming they were on the exit ramp. Bardghji was expected to leave on loan, but a serious injury would likely derail any transfer plans, impacting Barcelona's squad planning. He has made 28 appearances for Barcelona, scoring two goals, mostly as a substitute behind star winger Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona's Roony Bardghji Suspected of Serious Knee Injury in Training
According to Diario Sport and Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji is suspected of suffering a serious knee injury during training on August 10. He was unable to complete the session and left the training ground in apparent pain. Preliminary medical examinations have been conducted, and the club is concerned. The injury may require surgery and could sideline him for several months, which would eliminate any possibility of him leaving Barcelona this summer transfer window. Bardghji has a history of a serious knee injury that kept him out for 10 months. The final diagnosis is expected within hours, and Barcelona will release an official announcement once confirmed.