BARCELONA – FC Barcelona has officially secured the future of one of its most promising young talents. The club has reached an agreement with Ebrima Tunkara to sign his first professional contract, which will come into effect on March 10 the day he turns 16.
The move is seen as a major victory for the Blaugrana hierarchy. With several top European clubs reportedly monitoring Tunkara’s situation, Barcelona treated his renewal as a “strategic priority” to prevent another talent from escaping the world-renowned youth academy.
The Rise of a Versatile Star Born in Gambia and a Spanish U-17 international, Tunkara has been part of the club’s structure since his “prebenjamín” days. His physical dominance and technical skill have allowed him to fast-track his development; despite being eligible for the Cadet team, he is already a key figure for Juvenil A.
While naturally a left-footed midfielder or winger, Tunkara has shown incredible adaptability under coach Pol Planas. This season, he has been successfully deployed as an inverted winger on the right, proving his tactical versatility a trait that has scouts across the continent buzzing.
Securing the Future of La Masia Tunkara’s renewal comes at a vital time for Barcelona, as the club looks to strengthen its core of homegrown players. Having progressed through every category in the institution, Tunkara is widely considered a “valuable asset” who could soon follow in the footsteps of recent academy graduates like Lamine Yamal and Gavi.
Filepe Junior is a football writer tracking La Liga transfers, covering major signings, squad planning, and player movements across Spanish clubs.
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