Hafiz Gariba has described the overwhelming joy that greeted his move to Barcelona, saying it was a proud moment for both him and his family when he signed for the Spanish giants.
The Ghanaian defender secured a three-year contract with Barcelona's Juvenil B U-18 team after impressing scouts during his time in Spain.
Gariba started out with local side Zinaps FC, where his talent quickly became evident.
His potential earned him a spot at Villarreal CF Africa, a pathway that helped refine his game and exposed him to European recruiters.