RCD Mallorca have already been hit hard with sales this summer, with starting goalkeeper Leo Román and star striker Vedat Muriqi departing following relegation. Now, Jan Virgili is the latest to leave, joining Belgian champions Club Brugge, and FC Barcelona are set to profit.
According to Diario SPORT, Barcelona owned 40% of his rights and will earn nearly €5 million of the €12 million move. Barcelona considered resigning the 20-year-old winger earlier this summer to add depth in attack, but he will not be returning to Catalunya just yet.
Virgili spent only one year with Barcelona at youth level, joining in 2024 and quickly establishing himself as a top talent. However, with minutes in the first team hard to come by, a move was his best opportunity to develop. In August 2025, the Blaugrana sold him to Mallorca, retaining a sell-on fee and a right of first refusal, giving the club some insurance should he develop into a top player.
That proved wise. In La Liga, Virgili continued his fast development, becoming a key player as he started 19 games. He led the club with successful dribbles, finishing the year just outside the top ten in that category in La Liga while recording two goals and four assists. Despite Mallorca's strong attack, the club collapsed in the second half of the year and were relegated to the Segunda División.
With relegation, Virgili's release clause was lowered from a reported €30 million to just €12 million. With Barcelona's sell-on clause, it meant that the club could bring the promising winger back for just €7 million. Given that Marcus Rashford's loan was not made permanent and Roony Bardghji's potential departure, Virgili could have added depth on the left wing.
There were also rumors that Barcelona could sign Virgili and loan him out. That would have allowed him a chance to continue to develop and get regular minutes at a top level. Should Raphinha, who turns 30 in December, be sold in the near future, Virgili would be the long-term cover on the left. Instead, though, the young Spaniard is off to Belgium, heading to the defending champions Club Brugge.
Club Brugge offers a great chance to develop. Last season, the club finished top of the Jupiler Pro League, which also guarantees a spot in the Champions League. Brugge have gained a reputation as an exciting, attacking team capable of pulling off upsets in Europe, which Barcelona learned last November after a 3-3 draw in Belgium. Last season marked the second straight in which the club qualified for the Champions League knockouts, although they eventually exited to Atlético Madrid.
Star left-winger Christos Tzolis, who was named the Jupiler Pro League's best player last season, made a big-money move to Arsenal this summer. His sale frees up a spot for Virgili on the left, although he will face competition from Senegal international Mamadou Diakhon. Virgili has a chance to cement himself as a key player in the attack alongside other rising stars in Nicolò Tresoldi and Carlos Forbs.
Barcelona will certainly keep an eye on Virgili's development as he remains one of the most promising wingers in Europe. If he emerges as a top player, he would surely be considered a candidate to replace Raphinha, having previously expressed a desire to return to Barcelona. Virgili could also link up with Lamine Yamal at the national team level at some point as Spain looks for an alternative to Nico Williams.
At the very least, Barcelona have gained another €5 million from a player who would've struggled for minutes had he stayed in Catalunya. The extra funds should help the club's efforts in the transfer window, with the Blaugrana still reportedly trying to make the signings of Rodri and Julián Álvarez possible.
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