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Hansi Flick excludes Roony Bardghji from Barcelona pre-season squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Hansi Flick excludes Roony Bardghji from Barcelona pre-season squad

Summary

Barcelona participates today in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, facing Nottingham Forest and Udinese in back-to-back matches. Hansi Flick has excluded Roony Bardghji from the squad, signaling that the player does not fit into his plans for the upcoming season. As a result, Bardghji is working on completing a transfer away from Barcelona, with Ajax reportedly interested. While the club retains faith in his abilities, they are looking to sell him with a potential buy-back clause.

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•Barcelona plays in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup today.
•Roony Bardghji excluded from the pre-season squad.
•Hansi Flick has indicated Bardghji's departure is necessary.
•Ajax is among the clubs interested in Bardghji.
•Barcelona aims for a buy-back clause in any deal.

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10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Flick sends clear message to Barcelona winger through pre-season squad exclusion

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Later today, Barcelona will take part in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup – a unique competition between three teams that will see three 45-minute games played out to crown a winner.The event is part o...
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