Buba Sangaré, a 16-year-old right winger, has signed a three-year contract with AS Roma after being transferred from FC Levante for 1.5 million euros.

“AS Roma is delighted to confirm the signing of Buba Sangaré from Levante on a permanent deal. Sangaré, 16, is a right-back born in Elche, Spain,” The Italian giants confirmed.

With just three appearances for Levante’s first team last season, the Spanish-Malian prodigy is set to begin a new chapter in Italy with a contract extending until June 2027.

The young defender has already made appearances in La Liga and Copa del Rey with Levante, as well as representing Spain at the European Under-17 Championship.