Barça has been interested in African soccer for some time. Since Deco's arrival as sporting director, the focus on a continent that, until now, seemed practically unknown to the Catalonian team has intensified. There have been several confirmed moves, but what nobody expected was that the club's financial report would make one further, as yet unofficial, move publicly.
News site Sport has revealed that Barça's financial report includes several debts related to player transfers. One of them is to CPF Africa Foot, where very young Ibrahim Diarra plays. His transfer has been closed for some time, but until now FC Barcelona hadn't said anything about it.
In the aforementioned report, even his price is featured. He can't wear the Barça jersey yet, but the cost of Ibrahim Diarra reaches 1.7 million euros. The intention is for him to put on the Barça jersey as soon as he turns 18. He doesn't have much time left, as he will turn 18 on December 12.
Everything is agreed and it will be official in 2025. Ibrahim Diarra did some tests at the Ciutat Esportiva and he was convincing, delighting everyone who saw him. He has a lot of skill and there are great hopes for his transfer, to the point that some already see him as the new Lamine Yamal. Time will tell.
Ibrahim Diarra: Destined for Greatness
The truth is that it seems that Barça has found a very good player in Ibrahim Diarra. He was amazing in the tests at the Ciutat Esportiva and seems to have a lot of potential.
With two months to go before his 18th birthday, the player has enviable physical conditions. He is 1.80 meters (5' 9") tall, has an enviable left foot and great ability to move with the ball.
His preferred position is right winger, but he can also play in various midfield positions, standing out for his excellent ball handling.
Ibrahim Diarra's arrival at Barça is scheduled for early 2025, when he will be of age and will be able to leave the African continent to begin his adventure in Europe. The truth is that the club is very excited about it. It could turn out to be one of the biggest bargains in history.