Barcelona have signed Malian superkid Ibrahim 'Kaka' Diarra.

Diarra's club, Academie Africa Foot in Mali, has announced the sale today.

The attacker was spotted by Barca scouts at the U17 World Cup in Indonesia earlier this season.

Academie Africa Foot confirmed: "Ibrahim Diarra, known as Kaká, is going to a training course in Barcelona as part of our collaboration with FC Barcelona. We wish him courage and success in this new stage.

"Stay tuned to follow his exceptional career!"

Sport says Kaka will sign officially for Barca when he turns 18 in December 2024.