Bardghji closes the door to leaving Barcelona in January

Barcelona are struggling to get back to a 1-1 draw, which has led to speculation of possible departures in January. One of the players who has been linked with a move away is Rooney Bardghji, who has struggled to get regular minutes since his summer move from Danish giants FC Copenhagen.

Bardghji has made nine appearances in all competitions for Barcelona, ??with just two of them as a starter. Despite this, he has no desire to leave, dismissing any speculation about his situation in Catalonia during an interview with Fotbolskanalen (via MD).

“That’s what the media writes. But I’ve had a great time and I have a good relationship with Hansi, who is a great coach. He and the club have faith in me, which means a lot. I feel very good. I’m improving every day and learning a lot. I’ve had a lot of playing time, so I feel very good. I’m patient. I’ve only been here for three or four months.”

One of Bardghji’s nine appearances came in El Clasico, where he came on as a late substitute in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at the Bernabeu. Despite it being a disappointing afternoon for Barcelona, ??the winger admitted it was an unforgettable experience for him.

“It’s the most important game and you could feel it in the media, everywhere, even before the game. There was a lot of intensity on the pitch and after. I didn’t take part (in the late clash), but a lot of things happened. There are a lot of emotions because it’s an important game and a big rivalry. It’s normal, but it was incredible to be there.”

Bardghji is unfortunate that Lamine Yamal is ahead of him in the pecking order on the right wing, but he has shown himself to be a very good option for Hansi Flick. Therefore, it would make no sense for him to leave when the winter transfer window opens, despite Barcelona’s financial problems.