FC Barcelona has continued its custom of nurturing younger defensive expertise by securing the signing of 18-year-old Ghanaian centre-back Hafiz Gariba on a free switch.
The extremely touted teenager has dedicated to a three-year take care of the Catalan membership, marking the fruits of a switch course of that had been in growth for a while.
As reported by Sport, Gariba attracted curiosity from a number of top-tier groups, however Barcelona in the end succeeded in finalising the settlement after patiently awaiting his choice.
Recognized for his bodily energy and skill to rectify defensive errors, Gariba is considered a promising addition to Barcelona’s youth setup.
Gariba’s journey to Barcelona is considerably unconventional. He accomplished a portion of his soccer coaching at Escuela Marcet, a famend soccer academy in Barcelona, earlier than incomes the chance to hitch the Blaugrana.
The membership’s technique entails integrating him into the Juvenil B staff, the place he’ll work below coach Pol Planas.
Barcelona anticipates that his speedy development will quickly see him promoted to Juliano Belletti’s Juvenil A squad, additional solidifying his potential as a future first-team asset.
Barcelona indicators Malian midfielder
In associated information, FC Barcelona has additionally reached an settlement with Africa Foot Academy for the switch of a Malian midfielder to Barça Atlètic.
Ibrahim Diarra is ready to hitch on a contract operating till June 30, 2028, although the official signing ceremony has but to be scheduled, in response to the membership.
These strikes spotlight Barcelona’s strategic give attention to scouting and growing younger prospects, guaranteeing a sustainable future for the membership each on and off the pitch.
