A key Barcelona defender is now officially a player for a French giant after the clubs finalised the transfer permanently.
The summer transfer window continues to see high activity at Spotify Camp Nou as FC Barcelona balance their senior squad needs with strategic moves for reserve team prospects.
Operating under manager Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco, the Catalan giants are actively managing player pathways for their younger talents who require consistent senior minutes to continue their development.
As part of this ongoing roster reshaping ahead of the new campaign, the club has agreed to part ways with a promising defensive prospect.
The 20-year-old left-back embarking on this fresh chapter in France is David Oduro.
According to an official statement, Oduro has ended his two-year spell with Barça Atlètic to complete a permanent transfer to Ligue 2 side FC Annecy.
Having joined Barcelona’s reserve setup in 2024 with a contract originally running through 2027, the Ghanaian youngster found first-team pathways on the left flank tightly congested behind established senior stars.
Recognizing the need for regular first-team football to accelerate his growth, Oduro agreed to the move across the border to join Annecy’s ambitious project.
The French second-division side identified the young fullback as an ideal addition to reinforce their defensive structure and provide a dynamic option going forward on the wing.
For Barcelona, allowing Oduro to transition to French football helps streamline the reserve squad structure while offering the player a valuable platform to prove himself at the senior professional level.
Oduro becomes the latest academy prospect to depart Catalonia this summer in search of regular competitive minutes across top European leagues.
The permanent transfer allows Oduro to step straight into competitive first-team football in Ligue 2, while Barcelona safeguard their investment by retaining a percentage of any future sell-on fee.
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