Barcelona have confirmed the development path of the young Belgian striker JesseBisiwu, determined to let him mature before inserting him into the first team. Having arrived from Club Bruges in the summer, the 18-year-old has already proven his worth during the pre-season training camp, but the management has opted for a gradual approach, handing him over to Barça B (Barça Atlètic) to accumulate experience and improve his fitness.
Bisiwu continues to attend first team training under the supervision of HansiFlick, but his main participation remains in the reserve team, coached by JulianoBelletti. The aim is to give him regular playing minutes in a competitive context, allowing him to adapt to the pace and pressure of Spanish football. The club believes that this dual experience – between the two levels – is the key to making him develop in a balanced way and ready to contribute when called upon by the first team.
Barcelona has already entered into an agreement with Club Bruges for the purchase of Bisiwu, valued at over 8 million euros. The young Belgian, who showed promising talent as an attacking winger, was seen as a long-term asset for the team. The phased induction strategy is in line with the club's talent development philosophy, which has already produced a number of top-class players through the reserves system.
With the ongoing season, Bisiwu will focus on improving his technical and physical skills, playing regularly with Barça B and participating in sessions with the first team. His journey will be monitored by Flick and Belletti, who will work together to ensure the youngster is ready to make the leap when the opportunity presents itself.
Bisiwu's future at Barcelona seems well defined: a phase of controlled growth, constant attention to his evolution and the prospect of becoming a key element of the team in the future. The club will continue to monitor his progress closely, with the aim of successfully integrating him into the first team when conditions are optimal.