Barcelona coaches monitoring Bisiwu's adaptation

The 18-year-old winger, signed from Club Brugge for €8.5m, is adapting slower than expected and remains with Barcelona's B team despite being registered with the first squad.

Jesse Bisiwu arrived at Barcelona from Club Brugge in summer 2026 on a contract until 2031, with the club paying €8.5 million for the promising 18-year-old winger. He made his first-team debut on 8 August in a friendly against Udinese, displaying the pace and dribbling skills that attracted Barcelona's sporting directors.

However, his adaptation has been slower than anticipated. Bisiwu remains primarily with Barcelona Atlètic and has not featured in any matchday squad under manager Flick. He suffered an ankle injury early on during the Copa Catalunya final against CE Sabadell and also faced bureaucratic delays with his visa that prevented him from receiving LaLiga registration clearance initially.

Since returning from injury, Bisiwu has made several appearances for the B team with mixed performances, recording one assist but no goals. The club's coaching staff are closely monitoring his progression as he looks to earn opportunities with the first team this season.