Austin FC II announced today that the Club has signed midfielder Djakaría “Djaka” Barro to its MLS NEXT Pro roster via a free transfer from RCD Mallorca B. Barro joins on a contract guaranteed through 2026 with an option for 2027.
Barro, 23, is originally from Abobo, Côte d'Ivoire. He moved to Spain to join the academy of LaLiga side CD Leganés as a young player. He joined FC Cartagena B on loan for the 2021-2022 season and signed permanently with the club in the summer of 2022.
In the following two (2) seasons playing with Cartagena B, Barro excelled in 52 league appearances. His performances earned him five (5) appearances with FC Cartagena, including three (3) in the Spanish second division and two (2) in the Copa del Rey.
He joined RCD Mallorca B in the summer of 2024 and made 22 appearances there this season.
