Barcelona teenage summer arrival set for debut in pre-season triangular tournament

Barcelona teenage summer arrival set for debut in pre-season triangular tournament FC Barcelona see Jesse Bisiwu as one of the club’s key investments for the future. The 18-year-old Belgian winger arrived from Club Brugge this summer, and has signed a contract until 2031, indicating the faith that the Blaugrana have in his long-term potential. Debut awaits And, according to SPORT , Bisiwu is in line to make his first appearance for Barcelona in tonight’s triangular tournament in Udine. The Catalans take on Udinese and Nottingham Forest in two pre-season friendlies of 45 minutes each, and everything indicates that the 18-year-old summer signing will make his unofficial debut for the club. Barcelona’s coaching staff believe Bisiwu can already contribute to the senior squad, which is why he was immediately integrated into Hansi Flick’s plans. Debut tonight? (Photo courtesy: FC Barcelona official website) The winger joined the first team during the pre-season training camp in England before taking part in his first session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Thursday. He has since trained with the squad in every session, including Friday’s workout. According to the report, the former Club Brugge player is in excellent physical condition and is expected to make his Barcelona debut tonight. Opportunity knocks The expectation inside the club is that Bisiwu will wear the Barcelona shirt for the first time this weekend. The fact that fellow winger Alex Gonzalez has returned to the reserve team is another indication that the Belgian could be given an opportunity with the senior side. An opportunity beckons. (Photo courtesy: FC Barcelona official website) Moreover, Roony Bardghji has been left behind in Barcelona as he nears an exit. That leaves Flick with Karim Adeyemi, Raphinha and Bisiwu as his main wide options while Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon are yet to return to the squad. This could pave the way for the teenager to get some minutes in the tournament tonight. Bisiwu fits the profile of a modern winger . Standing at 1.85 metres, he combines pace and physicality in a style that has drawn comparisons to Ousmane Dembele. Even so, Barcelona are well aware that he is still at the beginning of his development, but there is plenty of excitement around the teenager.