Ghanaian defender David Oduro has joined French club FC Annecy from Barcelona, aiming to take another step forward in his young career. The 20-year-old left-back has moved to the Haute-Savoie-based club following a two-year spell with Barcelona, where he continued his development with the reserve side.

What happened? Oduro began his career with Accra Lions and broke into the club’s first team during the 2022/23 season. He quickly established himself in the Ghana Premier League, making 50 appearances and scoring one goal.

Why it matters for Ghana His performances also earned him recognition at international level. Oduro has represented Ghana nine times, including eight appearances for the country’s youth teams and one senior cap.

What comes next? On August 30, 2024, he joined Barcelona on a three-year contract, becoming the first Ghanaian player to sign for the Spanish giants directly from Ghana. During the 2025/26 season, Oduro featured 23 times for Barcelona’s reserve team, scoring once and providing one assist. Oduro now joins Annecy with the aim of taking another step forward in his young career and establishing himself in French football. His arrival adds further defensive depth to Annecy’s squad as the club strengthens its options ahead of the new campaign.