Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Aziz Issah’s future with FC Barcelona hangs in the balance after multiple reports suggests the club is tilting not triggering the purchase option on him.
The young talent had joined Barcelona on loan from Dreams FC in Ghana in September 2024, with many expecting him to shine in the Catalan giants’ ranks.
Despite impressing in first-team training sessions under Hansi-Dieter Flick, Issah’s time at Barcelona has been underwhelming.
He played only 26 minutes in two matches for Barcelona Atletic, sparking speculation about his development and integration into the team.
Despite a screaming need for options in midfield and injuries in the squad, he was left out of matchday squads for months on end, stoking speculation about his development and integration into the team.
Issah’s form at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, where he shone for Ghana, reignited discussions about his potential. However, it seems Barcelona’s technical team wasn’t convinced, as they’ve chosen not to exercise the buyout clause.
With a stacked midfield and wingers featuring world-class players like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong, competition for spots is fierce.
Given Issah’s age and need for game time, a move away from Barcelona might be the best option for his growth. The lack of minutes would likely hamper his progress, making a departure from the Catalan giants a plausible next step.
Meanwhile, his Ghanaian compatriot David Oduru appears poised to get the nod to continue with the Catalan side, given the need to bolster their left-back position.
Barcelona’s first-choice left-back, Alex Balde, is dealing with injury concerns, while his backup, Gerard Martin, has failed to impress the Barcelona faithful. This opens up a golden opportunity for the former Accra Lions player to stake his claim in the first-team conversation.
With Balde’s availability uncertain mainly due to injury problems, Oduru might find himself in the spotlight, providing much-needed depth and competition to the left-back position.
Balde’s backup, Gerard Martin, has failed to impress many Barcelona fans leaving Oduru’s chances of breaking into the first tesm seem increasingly likely.
