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FC Barcelona Signs Promising Ghanaian Talent Abdul Aziz Issah

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal attends the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

FC Barcelona has secured a new signing, with Dreams FC confirming the transfer of Abdul Aziz Issah to the Spanish giants. The 18-year-old finalized his move on transfer deadline day, as announced by Dreams FC on social media. Issah, recognized as one of the best young talents in Africa, was the top scorer in last season's Confederation Cup, scoring four goals and providing two assists in 10 games.

Issah's impressive performance also helped Dreams FC reach a historic semi-final berth in the African club competition, narrowly missing out to eventual winners Zamalek. In the previous season, he scored seven goals and provided 10 assists in the Ghana Premier League, in addition to scoring four goals in five FA Cup matches. He was a key player in Ghana's U20 team's gold medal win at the African Games.

Having joined Dreams FC in 2022 from the youth ranks, Issah's move to FC Barcelona is considered a significant milestone for the Ghanaian club. Dreams FC expressed pride in Issah's achievement and wished him success in his new journey. Mundo Deportivo reported that Issah is expected to join Barca Atletic's reserve team upon completing his signing.

He was the top scorer in the Confederation Cup last season.
Issah, 18, transferred to FC Barcelona from Dreams FC.
Issah helped Dreams FC reach the semi-finals of the African club competition.

Issah will be joining fellow Ghanaian David Oduro at Barca, who was also signed on deadline day. Additionally, Barca secured Ruben Lopez on loan from Deportivo La Coruna with an option to buy. Under the guidance of Albert Sanchez, Issah aims to progress and eventually earn a spot in Hansi Flick's senior team, following the footsteps of Pau Victor who impressed during the preseason friendly tour of the United States.

FC Barcelona's latest signing has generated excitement among fans and observers, with hopes high for Issah's future development within the club's ranks. His journey from Dreams FC to one of the world's biggest clubs marks a significant achievement for the young talent, showcasing the potential for further success in his career.

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