Adama Traore is once again a Barcelona player. The Catalan club have announced his signing on loan from Wolves this Saturday evening, with a non-obligatory purchase option of around 30 million euros included in the deal.
The player had a medical on Friday, although the official announcement was delayed until Saturday evening because of a few minor details that had to be ironed out.
The presentation will take place this coming Wednesday, but it’ll be held behind closed doors because of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Adama is considered one of the best dribblers in European football,” Barcelona said of their new arrival.
“In the last few seasons, he has led the rankings in terms of dribbles, showing his ability to beat defenders and get to the byline.”
The player himself expressed his delight at this homecoming, giving an interview to the club’s official media.
“I’m so happy to come back here after so many years, for me it’s a special moment,” Traore said of his return.
“I grew up here and come back here with my family and friends.
“I would like to give back this happiness on the pitch.”
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Another return to Barcelona
This is a return to Barcelona for Traore, who was born next to the Camp Nou and who came through La Masia before debuting for the first team on November 23, 2013.
He left Barcelona in the summer of 2015 to join Aston Villa, while he also played for Middlesbrough and then Wolves in England.
He now returns to Barcelona after his time in England, just as Eric Garcia also did in the summer.
Dani Alves is another Barcelona returnee this January, while Ferran Torres is the club’s other winter addition. Traore is now the third new player to come in during this January market and will give former teammate Xavi another option out wide.
