According to reports, Barcelona had offered Maiga a pre-contract agreement, but the teenager is reportedly keen on playing in the English Premier League instead. The Spanish club has a partnership with an academy in Mali, which they hoped would help them secure Maiga's signature. However, Maiga is said to be focused on pursuing his dream of playing in England.

Maiga's age means that he may not be able to join a Premier League team just yet, but he is likely to be signed by an English club and join their academy to develop his skills. This will give him the opportunity to work his way up to the first team in the future. The young midfielder will be competing in the Under-17 West African Football Union tournament in October, where he will be watched by scouts from top European clubs.