It has now been confirmed that an African starlet, who was a target for Egyptian club Al Ahly, among others, has joined Spanish giants FC Barcelona.
The Spanish giants and Dreams FC have announced that 18-year-old forward Abdul Aziz Issah has completed his move to the LALIGA outfit on a season-long loan deal that includes an option to buy at the end of the campaign.
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— Barça Atlètic (@FCBarcelonaB) September 3, 2024
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Dreams FC announces the transfer of Abdul Aziz Issah to Spanish giants FC Barcelona.The 18-year-old finalized his move on transfer deadline day.Issah who is adjudged by CAF as one of the best youngsters on the continent emerged top scorer in last seaso's… pic.twitter.com/mpKtNI6OfY
— DREAMS FC ?? 22/23 FA CUP CHAMPIONS (@DreamsFootballC) September 2, 2024
"His move to one of the biggest clubs in the world represents a massive milestone in the history of Dreams FC, one which everyone connected to club is proud of," the Ghanaian club wrote in a statement on X.
"The entire Dreams FC family wishes the youngster the very best as he embarks on this new exciting journey."
The young attacker is believed to have previously been on the radar of other European clubs, namely Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Portuguese giants Sporting CP, as well as Egyptian powerhouses Al Ahly and Zamalek.
The interest in the player comes after he was one of his side's standout performers over the course of the 2023/24 season, both domestically and on the continent.
The teenager was the joint-top goalscorer in last season's CAF Confederation Cup after netting four times and providing two assists in 10 matches, helping his side reach the semi-finals.
There, Dreams were knocked out by Zamalek, who would go on to win the tournament, but Issah's impressive contributions were seemingly fondly remembered.
He also contributed to the side's domestic campaign with seven goals and 10 assists in the Ghana Premier League, and has proved to a vital asset for his national side, helping Ghana's U20 team claim gold at the 2023 African Games.
Thanks so much for these memorable moments. You're getting a gem @FCBarcelona, please take care of him??.#StillBelieve????? | #IGWT | #DFC15 pic.twitter.com/ub9jrLndie
— DREAMS FC ?? 22/23 FA CUP CHAMPIONS (@DreamsFootballC) September 2, 2024
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Issah will join fellow new signings Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor as he begins his journey to try to establish himself as a first-team player at the Camp Nou.