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Earlier this month, Barcelona confirmed the arrival of Malian youngster Ibrahim Diarra.
The 18-year-old will initially play at Barça Atletic, although he has chances of moving up to the first team in the years to come.
Diarra is loved across Africa, and Malian coach Soumaila Coulibaly is someone who knows the young striker very well. For Sport, he gave his opinion.
“He has one of the most classic profiles of a Barcelona footballer that I have seen in a long time. Left-handed, powerful, with good one-on-one and moves very well between the lines, between the defense, to break the game when the opponent is compact and crouching at the back. A situation that Barcelona often encounters.
The greatest Malian talent
“He reminds me of Rivaldo or Lamine Yamal, because they are also left-handers with similar characteristics. But he has to make his way, of course. For me, he’s Mali’s greatest talent at the moment, without a doubt. »
Barcelona will certainly be excited about Diarra’s potential, although they shouldn’t get too carried away.
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