Ibrahim Diarra looks set to be handed a chance to impress in pre-season under Hansi Flick at Barcelona.
The Malian teenager arrived in the winter from Academie Africa Foot and ended the season with a brilliant performance as Barcelona won the UEFA Youth League final.
Diarra is now being tipped to join the first-team at the very start of pre-season as Flick runs the rule over his charges after the summer break.
The teenager will then have to chance to try and make Flick’s pre-season tour squad for their trip to Asia.
Youngsters Juan Hernández, Dro Fernández and Toni Hernandez are also expected to be on the plane for the tour and could be joined by Diarra.
The Malian youngster is an exciting talent - who has already been likened to Lamine Yamal and Rivaldo - and is definitely one to watch as he continues to develop at Barcelona.