The Africa Foot Academy have confirmed the strikes of two of their brighter skills to Barcelona. Ibrahim Diarra, the star performer within the Mali under-17 aspect, has lengthy been linked with a transfer to the Catalan giants, however might be joined by Arouna Traore.
Diarra, a right-winger who may play in behind the striker, has been extremely rated by the membership, and Sport say that they’ve paid €1.5m for the teenage expertise. He has already been on the Ciutat Esportiva not too long ago, however will solely have the ability to play from January onwards.
🌟 Ibrahim Diarra à Barcelone !
Le expertise d’Africa Foot brille à l’worldwide ! Ibrahim Diarra rejoint le @FCBarcelona pour un séjour sportif exceptionnel dans le cadre de notre partenariat. Une belle opportunité pour progresser au plus haut niveau ! #AfricaFoot #FCBarcelone pic.twitter.com/SFKntbqWdu— Academie Africa Foot (@AfricaFootMali1) November 20, 2024
The opposite 17-year-old expertise, Traore, is a striker, and can arrive initially on a trial interval. Their strikes can solely be made official as soon as they flip 18 in keeping with FIFA laws, however Traore will solely achieve this subsequent November. Diarra then again comes of age in December.
🌟 Arouna Traoré s’envole pour Barcelone !
Dans le cadre de notre partenariat avec le @FCBarcelona, Arouna Traoré aura la likelihood d’effectuer un séjour sportif au sein du mythique membership catalan. Une expérience enrichissante pour grandir en tant que joueur ! #AfricaFoot #FCBarcelone pic.twitter.com/nwKsmeUGbL— Academie Africa Foot (@AfricaFootMali1) November 20, 2024
With Diarra too, as occurred with Ghanaian left-back David Oduro as nicely, Barcelona introduced them in for trial intervals forward of time, earlier than then signing them a number of months later. Aziz Issah additionally arrived from Ghana, reflecting Barcelona’s intention to place extra assets into recruitment in Africa.