Barcelona new signing Jesse Bisiwu stretchered off with ankle injury

Barcelona new signing Jesse Bisiwu was stretchered off with an ankle injury during Barça Atlètic’s Copa Catalunya final against Sabadell on Wednesday, raising concerns over his fitness at the start of the new season. According to Barca Blaugranes, Bisiwu was named in Juliano Belletti’s starting XI but was forced to leave the field after suffering the injury in an early challenge with Gonzalo Ávila.

The defender appeared to be in considerable pain following the tackle and initially received assistance from Barcelona’s medical staff before a stretcher was brought onto the pitch. Bisiwu was subsequently carried away with his hands covering his face, underlining the seriousness of the situation.

The 2026 summer signing will now undergo further medical examinations to determine the extent of the ankle problem and how long he could be unavailable. The injury represents an unwanted setback for Bisiwu as he looks to establish himself following his move to Barcelona, while the club will await the results of the tests before assessing his recovery timeline. No definitive diagnosis or return date has yet been announced.