Barcelona considering re-signing 19-year-old former La Masia talent – report
Barcelona considering re-signing 19-year-old former La Masia talent – report FC Barcelona allowed Jan Virgili to leave the club last summer, with the 19-year-old winger signing for RCD Mallorca, where he has shone brightly. The youngster spent only one year at La Masia , having arrived from the academy of Gimnastic de Tarragona in 2024, and made a big impression. While the club held him in high regard, his push for first-team football at the highest level led to his departure in the summer, although Barcelona retained 50% of his rights.
Barcelona considering Virgili return Now, according to journalist Jose Alvarez of El Chiringuito , Barcelona are considering the prospect of re-signing Virgili from Mallorca in the summer transfer window. So far this season, the 19-year-old starlet has featured in 22 La Liga matches, registering six assists in the process. Virgili has made a big impression with his pace, dribbling, and direct style of play, even breaking into the Spanish U-21 national team, for whom he has scored two goals in two appearances.
Could Virgili return to Barcelona? (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images) Virgili has a contract with Mallorca until the summer of 2030 and has seen his market value rise since the move last summer. However, as mentioned previously, Barcelona still own 50% if the Spanish winger’s rights and also have a first refusal option as part of their transfer agreement with Mallorca .
So, a return is now being considered, with the possibility of bringing in Virgili as cover and backup for Raphinha on the left flank. While a permanent move for Marcus Rashford remains on the agenda, there are doubts growing about the Englishman in recent weeks. So, options such as Virgili and another ex-player, Ez Abde, are being monitored .
Whether this leads to anything substantial in the summer remains to be seen.