Barcelona reach agreement with 15-year-old La Masia prodigy over new contract – Romano | OneFootball

Barcelona have taken a decisive step to protect one of their most exciting academy prospects, with confirmation now arriving from Fabrizio Romano. 

According to the transfer market specialist, highly rated youngster Ebrima Tunkara will sign a new contract with the club next week, with the agreement already fully in place.

The move comes as no surprise inside the club, as Tunkara is viewed as a key part of Barcelona’s long-term sporting vision and is widely regarded as one of the standout talents currently developing at Barcelona. 

Earlier this week, the 15-year-old took another major step in his young career by making his debut for Barcelona B, doing so at an age that shows just how highly he is rated internally.

There was never a problem

Barcelona and Tunkara had already reached a mutual understanding regarding his continuity at the club several days ago. 

While the deal was not immediately finalised, there was always complete confidence on both sides that an agreement would be reached. 

The club never doubted the outcome, and the player himself has been clear about his desire to stay.

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Tunkara feels valued at Barcelona. The club have consistently shown total trust in his ability, his attitude, and his potential. 

That confidence has played a crucial role in convincing him that his future should continue in Blaugrana colours. 

His ambition is to succeed at Barcelona and progress step by step within the same environment that has shaped him since childhood.

The story is deeply rooted in La Masia. Tunkara has been part of the Barcelona system since his pre-benjamín days, growing up within the club’s methodology and values. 

From a sporting perspective, Barcelona believe Tunkara is a special profile, and coaches see him as a “super-talent” with outstanding technical qualities and game intelligence. 

It is said that Barcelona want Tunkara to continue skipping stages, just as other elite academy players have done before him, with the ultimate goal of preparing him for the first team in the future.