Adama Traoré | Signed

[stubbo-admin]

West Ham United is pleased to confirm the signing of Spain international winger Adama Traoré.

The 30-year-old joins the Hammers from Fulham for an undisclosed fee, reuniting him with Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo, who he worked under previously at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Strong, quick and able to create and score goals, Adama is a proven Premier League performer who will add experience and quality to Nuno’s attacking firepower.



Born in Barcelona, Adama came through Barça’s famed Academy before moving to the Premier League with Aston Villa in 2015. Since then, he has amassed 262 Premier League appearances, 14 goals and 25 assists for Villa, Middlesbrough, Wolves and Fulham.

“I’m so happy to be here, so happy to help the team the maximum I can and show my quality,” said Adama, who will wear the No17 shirt.

“I've been seeing West Ham for a long time. It's a massive club, a massive fanbase. I've been watching since I was young, when I watched a film about West Ham. I know about the fans and how much passion they have.

“My mentality is always to do better. It's always to improve as a player, to help the team as much as I can and I always say, if I'm the same person as yesterday, it's one day lost.

“I love the challenges. I think, of course, we have to go game by game. And this is what we're going to do, trying to do our best. I think everything comes from belief. And I believe we're going to achieve what we're looking for.”

Adama spent three of his best seasons with Nuno between 2018-21, twice helping Wolves finish seventh in the Premier League and reach the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals. The Hammers’ Head Coach is relishing the opportunity to link up with the winger again.

“We are very happy to welcome Adama to the Club,” said Nuno. “He is someone I obviously know well from our time together at Wolves, and I am looking forward to working with him again.

“Adama is someone who knows the Premier League very well, and his unique qualities as a player will help us between now and the end of the season.

“He will give us a different option in attacking areas. He is also very motivated to fight for us and ready to bring energy, commitment and determination to our challenge.”

Everyone at West Ham United would like to welcome Adama and his family to East London, and wish him every success for his career in Claret and Blue.

[Mex Martillo]

Welcome Adama
Hope you can do well with us
How long is the contract?

[Sydney_Iron]

Well we finally got our man  How many windows have we been linked with the big lump?

Just a pity is wasn't 3, 4 or 5 years ago rather than now towards the end of his career, is he still as quick? From what i recall he could bomb down a wing, and no one could catch him, but give him the ball and its was 50/50 if he could get it away with any accuracy.

Welcome all the same, hope he does well.

COYI 

[kylay]

I think we have to look at this for what it is. He's not intended for the starting XI. He's here to provide some depth to a paper thin midfield. If we're comparing him to Antonio. I'd take Antonio from 5 years ago as a player off the bench for half a season. Nothing to write home about, but he strengthens the bench. 

[eusebiovic]

I have to say 14 goals and 25 assists in 262 games is underwhelming to say the very least but if he proves a distraction which creates more space for the other players to find the back of the net then may his good fortune be our good fortune as well.

Fingers Crossed  

[smartypants]

He’s couldn’t stop going on about Green Street in his interview, watching it multiple times with his mates was the main reason for signing 

[Beef&Tomato]

He might be a donkey.  But he's our donkey now so we need to get behind him.

Never stand behind a donkey.

[Gank]

I was hoping we would sign him... About 4 years ago, to replace Antonio. We ended up keeping hold of the busted fake Jamaican for years instead. Now we've finally actually got rid of Antonio and signed Traore, all I can focus on is that we've signed a 30 year old from Fulham to save us. Desperate and small-time.

[northbankfrank]

He might be a donkey.  But he's our donkey now so we need to get behind him.

[stubbo-admin]

[Massive Attack]

Rip it up Traore and if you can't do it on the pitch, do feel free to rip Sullivan’s head off instead. 

[theaxeman]

Traore in, Paqueta out, what a clown show!

[Sir Alf]

A “has been” ( even that is overstated as he’s never been a regular starter all of his career ) who cannot create or score goals. Runs with it down a blind alley and / or loses it which can sometimes occupy a couple of defenders thus, in theory, making space for other, capable teams mates. Made a career out of being a fast, strong headless chicken with 50pence toe boots.

Hope he has a “last hurrah” for the few months with us, like Lingard did, but not expecting it. 

[Alfs]

Nuno has signed him for a specific reason, and that reason only.  He can get from the training ground to Starbucks and back in under 90 seconds.

[threesixty]

I think he'll come on for Pablo on 70 minutes. Bowen moves central , Traore on right wing and possibly Wilson comes on for Tatty after that. A front 4 in attack with Summerville and Traore would be pretty good.

 

[Fauxstralian]

We can often do with an out ball or someone who can carry the ball up the pitch
When he gets in the final third he needs to wait for Bowen to catch up and take over for the actual scoring 

[Dick Shaftsbury]

I bet Sullivan won't stump up for all the baby oil though. 

[RBshorty]

Bit of a free hit for everyone. If we stay up.? And then sign him to a three year deal. That’s the only concern here.!

Welcome to West Ham sir. Just put your shift in. And everyone will be fine and Dandy.

[Chip Shop Charlie]

In one video he's asked what favourite food etc and which player is he looking forward to playing with......Kilman

Fucking hell.

 

 

That has to be a wind-up

[Russ of the BML]

Positives - Low value. Low risk. Powerful and pacy. Very direct and will give us an outlet and get us up the pitch. Good option off the bench. Play's a counter style which aligns with Nuno. 

Negatives - Not sure what form he is in. May have lost a yard of pace at age of 30. Not sure on fitness and injury status. May be well of f full match fitness as has only been used off the bench for Fulham this season. 

[Council Scum]

It will be like having Antonio back, but without the goals.

[Eerie Decent]

Let's be honest, when he's coming on as sub for his debut, there will be a lot of excitement in the air from our fans ,and the opposition will be nervous.

He will help us get up the pitch later on in games, which is something we've really struggled with once Bowen and Jimmy tire. Getting in someone who can do that for a million quid in our position is decent business. 

[Mr Anon]

In one video he's asked what favourite food etc and which player is he looking forward to playing with......Kilman

Fucking hell.

The cսnt's trolling us there, I might be warming to him.... 

They're probably mates from time together at Wolves, he would know he's struggling and giving him a verbal arm around the shoulder

[John Drake]

I know a few Barcelona supporters. When he went there on loan a few years back they were amazed. So fast, so strong. So unlike the rest of the team. Then after a few games they realised. Can't pass. Can't score. Thank fuck the rest of the team aren't like that.

That said, I reckon he'll do well for us, given how Nuno plays. We seem to have a real problem closing games out and having someone who can run the ball deep into the opposition half should at least ease up the pressure. I don't expect many direct goal involvements from him but he should at least be able to carry the ball quickly upfield in counter attacks and maybe play a short pass to one of our attackers from there.

As long as Nuno hasn't taken all the other attacking players off before he is introduced. Only Soucek arriving in the area 5 minutes later

[Vexed]

In one video he's asked what favourite food etc and which player is he looking forward to playing with......Kilman

Fucking hell.

The cսnt's trolling us there, I might be warming to him.... 

[El Scorchio]

In one video he's asked what favourite food etc and which player is he looking forward to playing with......Kilman

Fucking hell.

Maybe he tells good jokes, or Traore likes going against him in training because Kilman is so shit it makes him look better than he is