Moves confirmed as two 17-year-old Malian talents join Barcelona

The Africa Foot Academy have confirmed the moves of two of their brighter talents to Barcelona. Ibrahim Diarra, the star performer in the Mali under-17 side, has long been linked with a move to the Catalan giants, but will be joined by Arouna Traore.

Diarra, a right-winger who can also play in behind the striker, has been highly rated by the club, and Sport say that they have paid €1.5m for the teenage talent. He has already been at the Ciutat Esportiva recently, but will only be able to play from January onwards.

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