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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Barcelona carefully drawing up a roadmap for 18-year-old La Masia prodigy's development
According to a recent report from SPORT, it has come to light that Barcelona are paying special attention to the development of young forward Ibrahim Diarra, who joined the club in November 2024. After spending some time adapting to his new surroundings, the promising talent has started to show good signs of settling in, which has encouraged the club to build a clear roadmap for his progress. Advertisement Diarra, who came through the ranks of Africa Foot Academy in Mali, is set to be part of Hansi Flick's first pre-season training sessions. As per the plan, the 18-year-old will work directly under the German coach in the early weeks of preparation. Depending on how he performs, Flick will then decide whether to include him in the Asian tour with the senior team or let him continue his development under Juliano Belletti in the youth setup. Focused summer and interest from France Barcelona's trust in Diarra goes beyond just training. The club has given him a detailed fitness plan for the summer to ensure he arrives at pre-season in top condition. Advertisement For now, the youngster has returned to Bamako, Mali, where he is working hard at his former club's facilities. From gym sessions to personal fitness work, the 18-year-old is staying committed to following his summer plan to the letter. Despite his focus on Barcelona, there is interest from other clubs, especially in France, where some attractive offers have reportedly come in. However, the final decision will depend on the player and his entourage. For now, Diarra's dedication is clear, as he is working hard and sticking to the schedule set by the club. Barcelona's plan for Diarra shows how serious they are about nurturing young talent. With the right support and consistent effort, the forward could be one of the names to watch in the coming seasons.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Flick to take a check on Ibrahim Diarra during pre-season
Ibrahim Diarra looks set to be handed a chance to impress in pre-season under Hansi Flick at Barcelona. The Malian teenager arrived in the winter from Academie Africa Foot and ended the season with a brilliant performance as Barcelona won the UEFA Youth League final. Advertisement Diarra is now being tipped to join the first-team at the very start of pre-season as Flick runs the rule over his charges after the summer break. The teenager will then have to chance to try and make Flick's pre-season tour squad for their trip to Asia. Youngsters Juan Hernández, Dro Fernández and Toni Hernandez are also expected to be on the plane for the tour and could be joined by Diarra. The Malian youngster is an exciting talent - who has already been likened to Lamine Yamal and Rivaldo - and is definitely one to watch as he continues to develop at Barcelona. More from
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Watch: Ibrahim Diarra dazzles as Barcelona win UEFA Youth League final
Barcelona prodigy Ibrahim Diarra proved himself the star of the show on Monday, as the Blaugrana secured glory in the UEFA Youth League. Barca's U19s marked their return to action a short time ago, making the trip to Nyon, Switzerland, for a Youth League finale showdown with Trabzonspor. Advertisement And, when all was said and done, the Catalans made short work of their Turkish opponents, to the tune of a 4-1 rout. Ibrahim Diarra, who secured his long-awaited move to Barcelona late last year, stood out as the game's star peformer, notching two goals, as well as an assist. The Malian winger's opening goal, to put Barca in front on the evening, is showcased below: Next on the scoresheet was another highly-regarded youngster, in defender Andrés Cuenca: Hugo Alba was next on target for Barcelona, laid on by Man of the Match Diarra: And Diarra then turned goalscorer once more to guide his side into an unassailable lead, securing the status of Barca's U19s as UEFA Youth League champions for 2024/25: Conor Laird – GSFN
Nahar Net
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Nahar Net
Barcelona targets European title hat trick after winning UEFA Youth League final
by Naharnet Newsdesk 29 April 2025, 14:36 Barcelona is on course for a hat trick of European titles after beating Trabzonspor 4-1 in the UEFA Youth League final on Monday. It was won the day after Barcelona reached the Women's Champions League final and two days before the men's team hosts Inter Milan in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals. Leading from the 11th minute, on the first of two precise left-foot strikes by Mali youth international Ibrahim Diarra, Barcelona was rarely tested to claim a record third European youth title. Trabzonspor got a deserved goal in the 88th. No club has swept European titles at each level since the Youth League started in the 2013-14 season. Barcelona won the inaugural edition and also lifted the trophy in 2018. Barcelona's youth system is so strong that first-team players Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi were still eligible for the under-19 team that plays in the UEFA Youth League. The starting lineup on Monday had 10 players older than superstar winger Yamal, who turned 17 last July on the eve of helping Spain win the European Championship final against England. Barcelona was too strong for Trabzonspor, the first Turkish team to reach even the round of 16 in the competition. Hundreds of its noisy claret-and-blue fans outnumbered Barcelona's support in the small stadium next to UEFA headquarters. Diarra's opening goal was added to in the 18th when defender Andres Cuenca tapped in a loose ball after goalkeeper Erol Can Çolak pushed away a powerful header by Landry Farré. Barcelona captain Hugo Alba placed a rising shot in the 57th and Diarra again found the bottom corner of the net in the 68th. A late header by Trabzonspor defender Bican Tibukoğlu hardly dimmed the celebrations for Barcelona, which could have a stellar end to the season. The La Liga-leading men's team must get past Inter over two legs to earn a Champions League final on May 31 in Munich against Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal. The women's team faces Arsenal in their Champions League final on May 24 in Lisbon. The youth team coached by Juliano Belletti — who scored a Champions League-winning goal for Barcelona against Arsenal in 2006 — did its part on Monday.
Winnipeg Free Press
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Barcelona targets European title hat trick after winning UEFA Youth League final
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Barcelona is on course for a hat trick of European titles after beating Trabzonspor 4-1 in the UEFA Youth League final on Monday. It was won the day after Barcelona reached the Women's Champions League final and two days before the men's team hosts Inter Milan in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals. Leading from the 11th minute, on the first of two precise left-foot strikes by Mali youth international Ibrahim Diarra, Barcelona was rarely tested to claim a record third European youth title. Trabzonspor got a deserved goal in the 88th. No club has swept European titles at each level since the Youth League started in the 2013-14 season. Barcelona won the inaugural edition and also lifted the trophy in 2018. Barcelona's youth system is so strong that first-team players Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi were still eligible for the under-19 team that plays in the UEFA Youth League. The starting lineup on Monday had 10 players older than superstar winger Yamal, who turned 17 last July on the eve of helping Spain win the European Championship final against England. Barcelona was too strong for Trabzonspor, the first Turkish team to reach even the round of 16 in the competition. Hundreds of its noisy claret-and-blue fans outnumbered Barcelona's support in the small stadium next to UEFA headquarters. Diarra's opening goal was added to in the 18th when defender Andres Cuenca tapped in a loose ball after goalkeeper Erol Can Çolak pushed away a powerful header by Landry Farré. Barcelona captain Hugo Alba placed a rising shot in the 57th and Diarra again found the bottom corner of the net in the 68th. A late header by Trabzonspor defender Bican Tibukoğlu hardly dimmed the celebrations for Barcelona, which could have a stellar end to the season. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. The La Liga-leading men's team must get past Inter over two legs to earn a Champions League final on May 31 in Munich against Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal. The women's team faces Arsenal in their Champions League final on May 24 in Lisbon. The youth team coached by Juliano Belletti — who scored a Champions League-winning goal for Barcelona against Arsenal in 2006 — did its part on Monday. ___ AP soccer:
