Barca Universal
·7 July 2025
Hansi Flick promises 18 -year-old academy ace a first team pre-season role

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·7 July 2025
A new report from SPORT reveals that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has promised young talent Ibrahim Diarra a spot in the first team’s pre-season.
This is a big opportunity for the 18-year-old, who has been working hard to get in shape and prove he deserves a place among the best.
Barça gave Diarra a special training program to help him build muscle and reach the fitness level needed to keep up with the first team.
It is said that he has been dedicated to this plan, first training in Mali and now continuing his preparations in France.
Diarra is seen as one of Africa’s most promising young players. When he arrived at Barcelona last November, he was out of shape and had some knee issues.
But over time, he improved and started to show why many believe he has a bright future. Before leaving for holidays, the club told him he would get the chance to train with the first team during pre-season if he followed their fitness plan carefully.
Now back in Europe, Diarra is spending time in Paris with his family and friends while continuing his intense workouts.
He has been spotted wearing his Barcelona gear, training both in the gym and with the ball. His dedication shows he’s taking this chance very seriously, knowing that impressing Hansi Flick could change his career.
Despite his young age, Diarra understands the importance of this opportunity and does not want to let it slip away. He has already slimmed down and looks more defined in recent photos, proving he’s sticking to the club’s program.
Next week, he will travel to Barcelona to join the team, and by Sunday or Monday, his dream of training with the first team will officially begin.