Joan Laporta demands that Barcelona continue to exploit the player market while the second deal is sealed

Barcelona's well-documented financial problems mean the club must focus more on promotion from within, and Hansi Flick also seems determined to follow this path during his time in Catalonia. Signing youngsters with a view to first team progression is a valuable market strategy for now.

Deals like Aziz Issah from Dreams FC – confirmed on Tuesday – are the ones Barcelona should focus on. The African market is one that is relatively untouched at the highest level of football, and Joan Laporta understands that there are many talents that could be signed for it – increasing the focus of scouting on the continent is a priority of Joan Laporta, as and for Sport.

President Laporta called for increased investment in the search for talent in Africa. @tjuanmarti, @scapde_45

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Alongside Issah, Barcelona They are said to have virtually sealed the signing of Ibrahim Diarra, who will join permanently once he turns 18 later this year – shrewd business, and similar deals could be completed in the coming years.