According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Man City plans to attempt to capture Rooney Bardghji from FC Copenhagen on a free transfer during the summer transfer window. Senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke stated on the most recent episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast that City has had a long-standing interest in the man known as “the Swedish Messi.”
When he was just 17, the 19-year-old made history a few seasons ago by becoming the youngest player to ever score against Manchester United in the Champions League.
The Sweden Under-21 player has been improving ever since, but after missing the entire season because of a cruciate knee ligament injury, he has had a difficult season.
In 2025, the right winger’s contract with FC Copenhagen expires, although because of the way their season goes, contracts in Denmark last until December. His services might be acquired by City on a free transfer, which is said to be a “no-brainer” for the team.
Man City eye free agent signing of talented teenage winger
Plans are underway to bring the Swedish wonderkid to the Etihad Stadium, and Ronny Bardghji is one player Manchester City hopes to use to help them reduce the average age of Pep Guardiola’s team.
According to numerous reports in recent months, Manchester City is prepared to let go of Jack Grealish, who has entirely lost favor under Guardiola. Even if Phil Foden, Omar Marmoush, Savinho, Jeremy Doku, and Oscar Bobb are already on the books, a replacement is probably going to be sought if the 29-year-old decides to leave the Premier League, where he has been connected to multiple teams.
However, Manchester City is unlikely to overlook growing market potential, and Bardghji is just that. With numerous clubs vying for the 19-year-old’s services, the current Premier League champions are the most recent to enter the fray. His contract with FC Copenhagen expires in 2025.
