 It is believed that Barbara was interested in the move, but with the player still under contract with SC Verl, the move did not materialize.Barbara played 1117 minutes for the SC Verl (not counting cup and preparation games), without scoring a single goal, and during the preparations for the 2009–10 season, he was dismissed with immediate effect for unexcused absence.Following his dismissal by Verl, Barbara was given a trial and took part in a pre-season tournament with English Football League Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, however he was not offered a contract.