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Barcelona missed chance to re-sign Jan Virgili from Mallorca

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Barcelona missed chance to re-sign Jan Virgili from Mallorca

Summary

Jan Virgili's transfer to Club Brugge surprised many this summer after his time at Mallorca. He had been highly rated among young wingers in Spain and was eager to return to elite football following Mallorca's relegation. Barcelona showed interest and considered bringing him back, discussing a potential €7 million deal. However, plans changed, and the club eventually did not take action. Club Brugge capitalized on the situation, paying Virgili's €12 million release clause, which was necessary for him to leave Mallorca.

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Status Watch

•Jan Virgili left Mallorca after their relegation last season.
•Barcelona initially aimed to sign him back but changed their approach.
•Real Betis expressed interest but did not finalize a deal.
•Club Brugge paid Virgili's €12 million release clause to secure him.

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1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Report – The reason Barcelona missed out on signing former academy star

What they're saying

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Jan Virigili’s move to Club Brugge was one of the more surprising moves of the summer transfer window, for the player has been one of the most highly rated young wingers in Spain and he opted to lea...
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