The approach was submitted through Bisiwu's representatives, according to Mundo Deportivo, following months of groundwork that included a personal visit to Brussels by sporting director Deco and head of scouting João Amaral, who also attended the UEFA Youth League Final Four in Lausanne in April specifically to continue discussions with Brugge's sporting director Devy Rigaux.
Bisiwu's agent, Mobindi Marthy, confirmed Barcelona's interest is genuine and that the player is prioritising a move to Camp Nou over other options. Brugge are attempting to extend his contract, which runs until 2027, but are finding little appetite from the player to do so — a leverage dynamic that significantly strengthens Barcelona's hand in negotiations.
The transfer model is familiar. Barcelona intend to replicate the approach used last summer with Roony Bardghji — signing a young wide talent for a modest fee, registering him with Barça Atlètic and allowing first-team training to accelerate his development.
The club's scouting department first identified Bisiwu at the Under-17 World Cup in November 2025, and their assessment since has been emphatic, reports Mundo Deportivo.
Brugge's reluctance to sell while they still hold a year of contract over the player has kept a fee off the table publicly, but the combination of Bisiwu's stated preference and his contract situation makes a sale this summer increasingly difficult for the Belgian club to resist.
Barcelona are awaiting a formal response from the Blauw-Zwart before deciding whether to raise the initial proposal.