Barcelona have secured the signings of two promising African talents, Ibrahim ‘Kaka’ Diarra and Arouna Traoré, from Mali’s Academie Africa Foot.
- The deal sees both players join Barça Academy, where they will continue their development in the club’s renowned youth system.
- Ibrahim Diarra, who will turn 18 in December, is a highly-rated midfielder known for his vision and technical skills.
- Arouna Traoré, a 17-year-old forward, has impressed with his pace and finishing ability.
- Both players have been identified as standout prospects in Mali, and Barcelona are eager to nurture their potential.
- The young talents are set to travel to Barcelona today to complete the formalities of their move.
- Once in Spain, they will integrate into the club’s youth setup, where they will be coached and developed for future first-team consideration.
- With these signings, Barcelona continue their tradition of scouting and investing in young talent from around the world, particularly from Africa, as they look to strengthen their pipeline of emerging stars.
