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Barcelona plans to renew contract of 17-year-old Baba Kourouma

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:55 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Barcelona plans to renew contract of 17-year-old Baba Kourouma

Summary

FC Barcelona aims to renew the contract of 17-year-old Baba Kourouma, a versatile La Masia talent. Kourouma has developed into a player capable of filling multiple positions, including center-back and midfielder. He recently received a call-up to the Spain Under-18 squad after completing eligibility paperwork. Despite interest from other clubs, Kourouma has chosen to remain with Barcelona, as the club looks to strengthen its defensive options following recent player exits. His current contract runs until 2028, and the club is optimistic about his continued development.

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Key Details

•Kourouma excels as a center-back, defensive midfielder, and winger.
•He made 43 appearances at the Juvenil level last season.
•Barcelona sought to strengthen its center-back position over the summer.
•Kourouma dreams of succeeding with Barcelona amidst external interest.
•He was previously called to train with the first team by Hansi Flick.

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3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona want to renew 17-year-old versatile La Masia gem, have high hopes on him

What they're saying

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For some time now, there has been talk of FC Barcelona’s need to strengthen at centre-back.The Blaugrana explored the possibility during the summer, especially after Ronald Araujo and Alvaro Cortes�...
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