Barcelona have secured the signing of Belgian teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge in a deal worth €8.5 million plus a significant sell-on clause, according to multiple reports. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed on X that the clubs are now exchanging documents to complete the transfer of the 18-year-old left winger, with the deal reaching the 'here we go' stage.
"Barcelona seal the agreement to sign Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge, here we go! Clubs now exchanging documents for 18 year old winger to join Barça. Understand fee is €8.5m fixed plus 20% sell-on clause."
Deal Structure and Timeline
According to Romano's report, Barcelona will pay a fixed fee of €8.5 million for Bisiwu, with Club Brugge securing a 20% sell-on clause as part of the agreement. The Belgian side have negotiated future earnings should Barcelona profit from a subsequent sale of the player. Barcelona Universal reports that the teenage winger is expected to arrive in the coming days to finalise the transfer, representing another acquisition for sporting director Deco and his recruitment team.
Player Profile and Development Path
Jesse Eugen Bisiwu, born on 22 January 2008, is an 18-year-old left winger who stands 1.85 metres tall and holds dual Belgian and Ghanaian citizenship. Despite being naturally left-footed in position, he is actually right-footed. Currently playing for Club NXT, the reserve team of Club Brugge, Bisiwu joined the club's youth system from OH Leuven in 2020 before moving to Club NXT in July 2023. He also represents Club Brugge's UEFA U19 side and signed his most recent contract extension on 3 September 2024, with his current deal running until 30 June 2027.
Market Value Analysis
Transfermarkt currently values Bisiwu at €800,000, which also represents his career peak valuation as of October 2025. The reported €8.5 million fee represents more than ten times his current market value, suggesting Barcelona see significant potential in the Belgian youngster. This represents a substantial investment for a player still competing at reserve team level, though the 20% sell-on clause provides Club Brugge with insurance should Bisiwu develop into a top-level talent. The modest fixed fee combined with the sell-on percentage reflects a calculated risk on a raw but physically imposing prospect who fits Barcelona's strategy of investing in young talent.
Reliability: 5/5. Fabrizio Romano's 'here we go' confirmation, supported by multiple established sources including Barca Blaugranes, Barca Universal, and Goal.com, makes this transfer effectively certain with only formal paperwork remaining.
Player profile: Jesse Bisiwu
- Age
- 18
- Position
- Attack - Left Winger
- Height
- 1,85 m
- Foot
- right
- Nationality
- Belgium Ghana
- Club
- Club NXT
- Contract until
- 30/06/2027
- Agent
- Gersh
- Market value
- €800k
- Peak value
- €800k (15/10/2025)
Market value development
Transfer history
| Season | Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | 01/07/2023 | Club Brugge Yth | Club NXT | free/undisclosed |
| 20/21 | 01/07/2020 | OH Leuven Yth. | Club Brugge Yth | free transfer |
Player data and market values: Transfermarkt.
