Chelsea and Man United will compete with Barcelona for Aboubacar Maiga

Chelsea and Manchester United are eager to sign the African midfielder Aboubacar Maig at the end of the season.

The talented young African midfielder also attracted the attention of Barcelona and Manchester City. Spanish giants have a partnership with the Academie Africa’s foot, and could have an advantage in the race to sign a 16-year-old, according to Tbr football.

It will be interesting to see if Chelsea and Manchester United made an offer to sign a maig in the coming months.

A talented young African midfielder could be tempted to move to the Premier League. It would be a huge step in his career, and he would be tested at a high level. It is unlikely that they will start them immediately and can join the Academy.

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Aboubacar Maig could imagine a big move

‼ ️Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United show an active interest in signing a 16-year-old Malian midfielder Aboubacar Maig.

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Chelsea and Manchester United well nurtured talented young players over the years and could play a key role in his development. They could use more qualities and depths in the middle of the park, and the 16-year-old could develop for them in an important first team player in the future.

The contest of Barcelona and Manchester City will not be easy on his signature. Barcelona is one of the biggest clubs in the world, and any player will be attracted to the idea of ​​joining them. Furthermore, the Academie Africa Foot partnership will surely put them in a driver’s seat.

It remains to be seen whether a talented young midfielder can land this summer. Barcelona has its financial restrictions and will not be able to spend strongly on established stars. They must be sustainable, and signing talented young players will be their priority.

It will be interesting to see where the 16-year-old eventually finished.