Barcola - the 'grasshopper' who has overcome setbacks
As Liverpool complete a £123m transfer for Bradley Barcola, BBC Sport looks at how he has ridden triumphs and setbacks to reach the top with the help of his family.
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"Barcola is hugely ambitious."
— Pierre-Etienne Minonzio , Other
Key People
A 23-year-old winger from Paris St-Germain, France.
Karl Toko Ekambi is a professional footballer who previously played for Lyon.
Luis Enrique is the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain.
Malcolm Barcola is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ittihad Tanger and the Togo national team.
Pierre-Etienne Minonzio is a football journalist for L'Equipe.
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As Liverpool complete a £123m transfer for Bradley Barcola, BBC Sport looks at how he has ridden triumphs and setbacks to reach the top with the help of his family.
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