David Oduro must focus on getting into Barcelona's first team - Charles Taylor

Former Ghana international Charles Taylor has advised young defender David Oduro to focus on breaking into Barcelona's first team rather than spending time on social media.

Oduro, who joined Barcelona's reserve side, Barca Atletic, during the summer transfer window, has yet to make his competitive debut for the club.

Taylor, known for his illustrious career in the Ghana Premier League with Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, emphasised the importance of maintaining focus, especially at this critical stage in Oduro's career.

The young left-back was recently seen in a TikTok video with former teammate Evans Botchway, sharing lighthearted moments and discussing his training experiences in Spain.

However, Taylor believes Oduro should prioritise his development. "You shouldn’t have the mentality that you are playing for Barcelona B and that’s it. The Barcelona B team is even more difficult because they rely on the B team for quality players for the first team," Taylor said in an interview with Angel TV.

While expressing excitement about Oduro's move to Barcelona, Taylor stressed the need for the player to remain focused.

"We are all thrilled that he has joined Barcelona, but we want to see him playing for the first team. They should stop making videos at this stage and remain focused because that is the most important thing," he added.

Oduro, who previously played for Accra Lions in the Ghana Premier League, has trained with both Barcelona's first team and youth squad.

Alongside fellow Ghanaian Aziz Issah, the 19-year-old is showcasing Ghanaian talent on an international stage, but Taylor’s advice highlights the need for discipline and commitment to succeed at a top club like Barcelona.