It looks like Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy is about to get a fresh injection of talent—and this time, the stars are coming straight from Africa.
According to Diario Sport, the La Liga champions are closing in on a deal to welcome two promising Malian youngsters into their youth ranks. Omo, this one sweet me for body—future stars dey load o!
The Africa Foot Connection
Barcelona already have a partnership with the Africa Foot Academy, a football hub dedicated to spotting and grooming some of the brightest talents from the continent. This link has already paid off once, with the arrival of attacker Ibrahim Diarra last year.
Now, if reports from Spain this week are anything to go by, Diarra is about to get company—two of his fellow countrymen are allegedly on their way to Catalunya.
Who Are the New Boys?
As per Sport, the players in question are Aboubacar Maiga and Moustapha Traoré.
- Aboubacar Maiga – A creative midfielder known for his vision and playmaking skills.
- Moustapha Traoré – A lightning-fast winger who loves taking on defenders one-on-one.
The report claims both players have already impressed Barcelona’s scouts and are set to arrive for a trial period of a few months, with the intention of securing long-term contracts if they shine.
Omo, imagine these boys tearing up the wings for Barça in a few years—e go hot!
What This Means for Barcelona
This move highlights Barcelona’s continued commitment to scouting and developing young talent, especially from regions with untapped potential. If Maiga and Traoré live up to expectations, they could be the next African stars to make it big in Europe through the La Masia system.
For now, though, this is according to reports, and official confirmation from the club is still pending. But knowing Barcelona’s track record with youth development, fans have every reason to be excited.
