Ebrima Tunkara is on the verge of a major milestone in his young but rapidly rising career, as he prepares to sign his first professional contract with FC Barcelona on March 10, 2026, when he turns 16, Footy-Africa can exclusively confirm.
The Gambian-born prodigy has been one of the standout talents to emerge from Barcelona’s world-renowned La Masia academy, a breeding ground for some of football’s greatest players. His imminent contract underlines the club’s long-term belief in his immense potential.
Highly regarded within Barça’s youth system, Tunkara has earned praise for his technical quality, intelligence on the ball and maturity beyond his years. Coaches and scouts alike view him as one of the finest prospects currently at La Masia, with some tipping him as a future successor to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
Such comparisons reflect not only his playing style and creativity, but also the confidence the club has in his ability to develop into a first-team regular in the years ahead.
Beyond his club career, Tunkara’s international future is beginning to attract significant attention. Recently on holiday in The Gambia with his father, the young star met with Gambian football authorities, a move widely interpreted as a strong signal of interest from his country of birth.
Although he currently represents Spain at U-17 level, the meeting highlights the growing conversation around his long-term international allegiance. For Gambian football, Tunkara’s rise represents hope and possibility; for Barcelona, it reinforces La Masia’s continued role in shaping the next generation of global stars.
