Set to be a free agent at the end of the current season, Senegalese prodigy Amara Diouf no longer appears bound for FC Metz when he turns 18.
Following in the footsteps of Sadio Mané, Pape Matar Sarr, and more recently Lamine Camara, the 16-year-old Diouf was initially expected to join the French club upon reaching adulthood. However, his recent legal victory in the dispute with Génération Foot may well alter this path.
On November 4, the FSF’s National Chamber for Dispute Resolution issued a favorable decision for Amara Diouf. As a result, the U17 Africa Cup of Nations champion will be contract-free at the end of the season, as his age prevents him from signing a contract longer than three years under FIFA’s Article 18 regulations.
This decision casts further doubt on Diouf’s anticipated transfer to FC Metz, making his future in the French league increasingly uncertain. However, this turn of events could present a golden opportunity for FC Barcelona. The Catalan club, well-informed by their scouts and known for identifying and nurturing the world’s most promising football talents, has reportedly been following the young prodigy for some time. This contract termination could provide the perfect opening they’ve been waiting for to make a strategic move.
This decisive legal victory in the Senegalese courts could lay the groundwork for a future partnership with the La Liga giant. Barcelona, fully aware of Amara Diouf’s immense potential, is reportedly considering bringing him through La Masia, its prestigious youth academy where many renowned players have begun their careers. By integrating Diouf into La Masia, the Barça management aims to hone his raw talent within a highly structured environment that emphasizes tactical and technical training aligned with the club’s playing standards.
The goal would be to gradually prepare Diouf for a potential promotion to the first team, allowing him to adapt to Barcelona’s style of play before wearing the club’s jersey in major competitions. This step-by-step integration, which has proven successful with numerous young talents, could be highly advantageous for the young player, giving him the chance to grow within a legendary institution while advancing among top-tier players. For FC Barcelona, this approach would also bolster their squad with a high-potential talent and further solidify their reputation as a premier developmental club.
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