Barcelona Secure Double Signing of African Talents Ibrahim Diarra And Arouna Traoré.
Barcelona have successfully finalised the signing of two promising young talents from Mali: Ibrahim ‘Kaka’ Diarra, who turns 18 next month, and Arouna Traoré, aged 17. Both players have been recruited from Academie Africa Foot and will join Barça Academy, continuing the club’s tradition of nurturing young talent.
The deal represents Barcelona’s commitment to scouting and developing footballers with exceptional potential. The two players are expected to enhance their skills within the academy’s renowned training programme, which has produced world-class players over the years.
Both Diarra and Traoré are set to arrive in Barcelona today to begin their journey with the club. The news was confirmed by respected football journalist Fabrizio Romano.
This move highlights Barcelona’s continued investment in global youth development, particularly in Africa, where they have identified outstanding talents with the potential to shine on the world stage.