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First Syrian Player in Barcelona's Ranks
The name Roni Bedregi, the 19-year-old Swedish right winger, has once again become a focal point for Barcelona, amid strong expectations of his transfer to the Catalan club. Bedregi first came into the spotlight in December 2023 when reports linked him to the Spanish club, especially with his contract with Danish club Copenhagen set to end in December.
trusted sources confirmed that Barcelona is seriously interested in signing the player, after Italian reports revealed direct negotiations between the club and Bedregi’s representatives. Born in Kuwait to a Syrian family and holding Swedish citizenship, Bedregi is closely followed, especially after receiving a formal offer from Porto two months ago. Sources emphasize that the deal with Bedregi will be independent of negotiations with Niko Williams.
The player was seen during a lunch meeting with Barcelona officials, including Deco, Bojan Kricic, and Alejandro Echevarria, according to "Colimanía" newspaper, which reflects the seriousness of the negotiations.
A Deal to Boost the Market with Multiple Options for the Club
The Bedregi deal is considered a smart and commercially profitable option for Barcelona, given the player's high talent and demand. His current contract with Copenhagen allows for an attractive acquisition, with the club faced with the choice to wait until the end of December to sign him for free, or to submit an offer between 2 to 3 million euros now to accelerate the deal and prevent other clubs from entering the race.
While Copenhagen aims to qualify for the Champions League, they must overcome three qualifying rounds, starting with the winner of the match between Drita from Kosovo and Diefordan Luxembourg. In terms of performance, Bedregi has showcased his continental capabilities with eight Champions League matches in the 2023–2024 season, including scoring a historic goal in Copenhagen's 4-3 victory over Manchester United at just 17 years old.
Full Readiness After Recovering from Injury
Regarding fitness, Bedregi has recovered from an ACL injury that kept him out for nearly a year, sustained during training in May 2024. He played six matches after returning in March, significantly contributing to Copenhagen’s Danish league title. With medical reports confirming his full recovery, he appears ready to return to his top form.
Personal Background and International Career
Born in Kuwait to a Syrian family, Bedregi moved to the Swedish island of Karlskreona with his family. He began his career at Kallingii, Rudibi, and Malmö, before joining Copenhagen in 2020, becoming one of the brightest talents. He made his Danish league debut at 16, scoring 10 goals in the 2023–2024 season before his injury. He is now part of Sweden’s U21 national team and has attracted interest from major clubs worldwide, including Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, and Bayer Leverkusen.
His Future at Barcelona
If the deal is completed, Bedregi is expected to start with the reserve team before proving himself with the first team, especially under coach Hansie Flick, who tends to give young talents opportunities—especially if he regains the dribbling skills he showed before his injury, notably in the Champions League.
