Since arriving at Barcelona, Jesse Bisiwu has begun to discover the difference between playing for a big club and joining one of the biggest clubs in the world. While attention has been focused on his first steps, the young player has also been closely observing his new teammates and learning what makes them capable of competing at the highest level.
Among all the big names around him, however, one player in particular has made a different impression on Bisiwu, with the young Belgian noticing something that fans do not always get to see.
The Barcelona Star Who Caught Bisiwu’s Attention
Jesse Bisiwu revealed that Raphinha is the player who has impressed him the most since arriving at Barcelona, particularly because of the Brazilian winger’s commitment and work rate during training sessions.
Bisiwu highlighted the fact that Raphinha gives 100% in every training session, something that has left a strong impression on the young player.
Bisiwu’s comments come after an encouraging start to life at Barcelona. The 18-year-old joined the club from Club Brugge before getting the opportunity to train with the first team under Hansi Flick. He also scored twice in a friendly against Basel, making an eye-catching early impression at the club.
The youngster did not only speak about the quality of his teammates. He also discussed life at Barcelona and the pressure that comes with playing for a club of this size.
Bisiwu explained that he is fully aware that pressure is always present at a club like Barcelona, but he does not want to set specific targets for himself. Instead, he prefers to focus on his work and give his best whenever he gets an opportunity.
“Sometimes they say I look nonchalant, but I’m simply a calm young man.”
Bisiwu added that he always tries to give everything he has and show confidence, despite the enormous size of the club and the attention surrounding his arrival making the experience very different.
The level of attention surrounding his move has also been noticeable away from the pitch. Bisiwu revealed that his phone had barely stopped receiving messages in recent weeks, to the point that he sometimes had to put it aside.
The young player also acknowledged that you can feel just how huge Barcelona is from every angle, something he has started to understand since joining the club.
At the same time, Bisiwu has received support from several teammates as he adapts to his new surroundings, including Jules Kounde and Frenkie de Jong. He also spoke positively about playing alongside Lamine Yamal, expressing his admiration for the young winger’s ability and style of play.
Bisiwu’s comments therefore offer more than just an insight into the player who has impressed him most at Barcelona. They also provide a glimpse into how the young Belgian is adapting to his first steps at a club where the pressure and expectations are enormous for anyone wearing the famous shirt.