Barcelona, a major team in La Liga, has completed a deal to strengthen their defense, according to Diario Sport. The player in question is Mamadou Mbacke, who was on loan with Barcelona’s B team, Barca Atlètic, from MLS’s Los Angeles FC last season. Mbacke, a Senegalese defender, was pivotal in Rafa Márquez’s lineup, alongside Mikayil Faye.
Mbacke’s future with Barcelona was in doubt after he sustained a severe tear of the internal lateral ligament in his left ankle in May, necessitating surgery. This injury fueled speculation about his future in La Liga post-summer. His social media announcement regarding his departure from Barcelona appeared to confirm that he was leaving the club.
Contrary to earlier expectations, recent reports indicate a major development. Sport reveals that Barcelona has finalized a permanent transfer deal with Los Angeles FC for Mbacke. The agreement is reportedly worth about €2 million, with Los Angeles FC also set to receive a share of any future transfer fee.
With the terms verbally agreed upon, the next step is to finalize the paperwork and sign the contract to officially make Mbacke a Barcelona player.