Each Sport: Barcelona 18-year-old Diyala was told to train with the first team in the preseason

The Daily Sports Daily reported that Barcelona has informed 18-year-old Ibrahim Diyala that he will get the opportunity to train with the first team in the preseason.

Diyala joined Barcelona in November when his physical condition was not yet up to standard and was troubled by knee injury. But as time goes by, the Mali player, who is regarded as Africa's most promising star, gradually showed his influence. He first made his debut in the Young A team, and finally took the lead in the youth Champions League knockout stage, and even shined in the Youth Cup semi-finals.

Diala's technical characteristics are very recognizable. As a counterfoot winger, he is good at cutting inward from the right and is competent for the front midfielder. He has excellent physical fitness, breakthrough ability and finishing skills, and is very threatening in the penalty area.

Before returning to Mali for vacation, the Barcelona coaching staff had informed the 18-year-old that he would get the opportunity to practice with the first team during the pre-season preparation period. The club has tailored a muscle building plan for it to ensure that its physical function meets first-team standards. Even in Africa and now during his time visiting relatives in Paris, he still strictly followed the training program. The latest training footage shows that he has been practicing in the gym and courts in Barcelona training suits, and his muscle lines are obviously more refined than several months ago.

Diala knows that it is rare to get the opportunity to be coached by Frick at the age of 18. It is reported that he will arrive in Barcelona next week, and this dream-chasing journey will start as early as Sunday or Monday. All signs suggest that the new star is ready for a key leap in his career.