David Oduro will not continue with FC Barcelona. The Barça Atletic left-back, who joined the club two years ago on a contract that runs until 2027, is moving to Annecy, a club in France’s Ligue 2.
Annecy, based in Haute-Savoie, confirmed the signing on Saturday, welcoming the 20-year-old Ghanaian defender to their squad. Oduro’s arrival adds to a recent wave of changes for the club’s defensive lineup.
Background and progression
Oduro was among several African signings by Barcelona, alongside teammates Aziz Issah and Ibrahim Diarra. His first season with Barcelona B was hampered by bureaucratic issues that delayed his debut, limiting him to ten appearances. His role grew in the following campaign, with Oduro featuring in 23 matches as he gained more experience at the reserve level.
Transition to a new challenge
At Annecy, Oduro will embark on the next step of his professional career in France’s second division. The move marks a fresh opportunity for the defender to develop further and showcase his abilities at a higher level of competition.
Left-back position at Barcelona
With Oduro departing, Barcelona will reassess the left-back position for the upcoming season. Juliano Belletti, the club’s coach for this area, will oversee changes as new players are integrated. Josué Caicedo has emerged as a strong candidate after impressing during pre-season. Barcelona must also decide where Jordi Pesquer will fit after spending time training with the first team. Additional options in the squad include Alex Walton and Patricio Pacifico, though the latter is sidelined for some time due to an ACL injury. Belletti has also experimented with Landry Farre at left-back as part of the squad reshuffle.
Note: This article focuses on player movements and squad adjustments ahead of the new season, summarizing confirmed transfers and the evolving left-back landscape at the club.
