OFFICIAL: Barcelona sign wonderkid Ibrahim Diarra

Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Ibrahim Diarra.

Rumoured for some time, the Blaugrana have finally been able to confirm the signing of Malian wonderkid Ibrahim Diarra. The 17-year-old versatile midfielder had already spent time with the club earlier this year but was forced to return home when his visa expired in February.

Barcelona had begun taking an interest in Diarra due to his standout performances at the U17 World Cup in Indonesia in late 2023 and never lost sight of the prospect even after he returned to Mali from his trial in Catalunya.

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On Tuesday, Barcelona were able to officially announce the signing of Diarra, who has signed a contract until 2028. The teenager will initially train and play with Barca Atletic, the LaLiga giants’ reserve side.

Barcelona are believed to have paid a fee worth €1.7 million for the wonderkid.

Barca sign Diarra

An official club statement read: “FC Barcelona and the Africa Foot Academy have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player, Ibrahim Diarra, who joins Barca Atletic and signs a contract for the remainder of the season and three more, until June 30, 2028.

“The official signing of his contract will remain pending.

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“Born on December 12, 2006 in Mali, Ibrahim Diarra is a left-footed midfielder who is skilled with the ball and has a good range of motion. He stands out for his size, touch on the ball, physical strength and versatility, as he can also play as a winger.

“Trained at the Africa Foot Academy, Ibrahim Diarra stood out at the 2023 U-17 World Cup with the Mali national team, with which he finished fourth, and where he scored five goals and provided four assists as captain of the team.”