Who is Jesse Bisiwu? Barcelona complete signing of Club Brugge wonderkid
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The pacey winger fits Barca’s long-term recruitment strategy!
The Spanish giants are strengthening their squad for the 2026-27 season. They will be aiming for success in the UEFA Champions League this time around. FC Barcelona are the LaLiga winners in the last two seasons, but haven’t seen European success since 2015.
They have already been busy during the summer 2026 transfer window and are looking to sign some more stars. The Blaugrana have bagged crucial deals for Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. But will these signings work out for them?
The LaLiga 2025-26 winners are still looking to grab a deal for a top striker after Robert Lewandowski left the club and Ferran Torres will not be enough for Barca to survive in the UCL. Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez is closely linked. The Blaugrana have now just signed a young winger from Belgium and it will be interesting to see his performances.
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Jesse Bisiwu Profile
- Age: 18
- Position: Left Winger
- Club: FC Barcelona
Jesse Bisiwu was born on January 22, 2008, in Leuven, Belgium. The young winger is quite highly rated currently, due to his recent performances on the pitch. He has now just completed a move from the Belgian Pro League club, Club Brugge, to the LaLiga side, FC Barcelona.
The Blaugrana have struck a deal for an €8.5m fee, plus a 20% sell-on clause in a five-year deal till June 2031.
As things stand, Bisiwu is expected to start with Barca Athletic and will regularly train with Hansi Flick’s first team. It is now going to be interesting to see how things are going to unfold for the 18-year-old.
Jesse Bisiwu has played for Belgium since his early footballing days. Notably, he has made appearances for Belgian U15, U16, U17, U18 and is currently a part of the Under-19 side. This suggests that his passion for football has kept him competitive since childhood.
The 18-year-old is an explosive wide forward. He knows how to ease past the defenders with his pace on the left flank. The 1.85m-tall winger knows how to maintain control and acceleration while the ball is at his feet. In the open space, it surely is difficult to stop him.
Jesse Bisiwu comes from Club Brugge’s academy (Club NXT). He recently impressed with his performances in the UEFA Youth League with three goals and an assist in eight matches.
Which academy is Jesse Bisiwu from?
The Belgian winger is from Club Brugge’s academy (Club NXT).
Which position does Jesse Bisiwu fit in?
He is a left-winger.
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