FC Barcelona signs 18-year-old Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge
FC Barcelona has finalized the signing of 18-year-old Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge for approximately €8.5-10 million, with a five-year contract until 2031 and Club Brugge retaining a 20% sell-on clause. Bisiwu, known for his speed, dribbling, and physicality, will initially train with the first team under coach Hansi Flick while being registered with Barcelona B for gradual integration. The deal was driven by the player's strong desire to join Barcelona, despite interest from other European clubs.
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Barcelona Signs 18-Year-Old Winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge Until 2031
FC Barcelona has officially announced the signing of 18-year-old Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge, with a contract running until June 30, 2031. Bisiwu, born on January 22, 2008, has Ghanaian heritage and has represented Belgium at various youth levels. Barcelona views him as a winger with immense potential, citing his speed, explosiveness, dribbling, and vertical penetration. His career highlight came at the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, where he was named to the tournament's best lineup despite Belgium's semifinal exit. Bisiwu played for OH Leuven's youth academy from 2014 to 2020 before joining Club Brugge. Over the past two seasons, he made 14 UEFA Youth League appearances, scoring 3 goals. Since 2023, at age 15, he has played 36 senior professional matches for Club Brugge's second team, Club NXT, in the Belgian second division, accelerating his development.
Barcelona Signs Belgian Winger Bissouma, Plans Development Path Similar to Bardghji
Barcelona is set to officially announce the signing of 18-year-old Belgian winger Bissouma from Club Brugge for a total fee of approximately 10 million euros (8.5 million fixed plus variables). The player will sign a five-year contract until 2031. Due to Belgian law preventing Club Brugge from securing him with a long-term deal, Barcelona's sporting director Deco and chief scout Amaral seized the opportunity. Bissouma, often compared to Manchester City's Doku for his explosive dribbling and one-on-one ability, will initially be registered with Barcelona B under club legend Belletti but will regularly train with the first team under coach Hansi Flick. This mirrors the development model of Swedish talent Bardghji, who played 28 matches for Barcelona last season. Bissouma is also expected to make an unofficial first-team debut in a triangular friendly on August 8 against Udinese and Nottingham Forest. Club Brugge retains a 20% profit share from any future transfer.
Read sourceBarcelona has a specific plan for young Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu
FC Barcelona has finalized the signing of 18-year-old Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from KRC Genk for €10 million plus 20% of a future resale fee. A scouting report by former Genk scout Dirk Peeters describes Bisiwu as a highly promising player with explosive speed, excellent crossing, strong personality, and versatility across forward positions. Barcelona plans to gradually integrate him into the first team under coach Hansi Flick, allowing the German manager to shape his development before a permanent promotion to the senior squad. The report notes Bisiwu's decision-making still needs improvement.
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Barcelona to Sign Jesse Bisiwu for 8.5 Million Euros
Barcelona is finalizing the transfer of 18-year-old Belgian forward Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge for 8.5 million euros, down from the initial 10 million euro asking price. The deal includes a five-season contract and Club Brugge retaining 20% of any future sale. Bisiwu, a left-footed winger known for his speed, was scouted during the U-20 World Cup in Qatar. He is expected to join Barcelona's first team preseason training at St George's Park from July 27 to August 3, though he may also play with the reserve team initially for adaptation. The player's desire to join Barcelona was decisive despite offers from other European clubs.
FC Barcelona to Recruit Young Belgian Star Jesse Bisiwu
FC Barcelona is set to sign 18-year-old Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge for a fee below 10 million euros, according to Spanish media reports. The Catalan club's scouts have monitored Bisiwu for months, impressed by his technical quality, imposing physique (1.85 m), and potential. Barcelona's sporting director Deco and recruitment head João Amaral traveled to Belgium to convince the player, whose strong desire to join Barça was decisive. The deal includes a sell-on percentage estimated between 30% and 40%. Bisiwu, under contract until 2027, pushed for his departure and was benched by Club Brugge during key Youth League matches. Barcelona plans to offer him playing time at the highest level, though it remains unclear if he will be in Hansi Flick's first-team squad alongside recent signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
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