It may have been the worst-kept secret in football, but Adama Traoré has finally joined West Ham United from Fulham.
The signing brings to an end a pursuit that effectively began the moment Nuno Espírito Santo arrived at the London Stadium. The West Ham boss has always been keen to reunite with Traoré, having worked successfully with him at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Traoré joins on an initial short-term deal and will provide much-needed cover in the wide areas following the departure of Luis Guilherme to Sporting Lisbon.
Pace, Power and a Familiar Face
The former Barcelona and Aston Villa winger brings his trademark pace and power to the squad and, thanks to his existing relationship with Nuno, should require minimal time to adapt to the manager’s tactical demands.
Traoré has signed in time to be involved in Saturday’s Premier League clash against Chelsea, where he is expected to start on the substitutes’ bench as he builds match fitness.
Speaking following the arrival of Traore, Espirito Santo said: “Adama is someone who knows the Premier League very well, and his qualities – both as a player and a person – will help us between now and the end of the season.
“He will give us a different option in attacking areas. He is also motivated to fight for us and ready to bring energy, commitment and determination to our challenge.”
Don’t know where he fits in Nunos new 4-2-4 system unless he plays in Pablos position, it’s either that or he’s a sub for Summerville and Bowen towards the end of games.
Welcome to West Ham, Adama. We’re very pleased to have you. We all know the score, so ignore all the doom-sayers. People said the same thing about Wilson when he joined, and now everyone (quite rightly) loves him.
You know people – they love to moan, and to share it with the world. 🙂
COYI
Not sure on Traore??
But it seems we have now come to a major halt
Not signed and descent defenders which is a big worry
Would like to have seen Kilman go.
If we let Summerville and Soucek go I will be furious
You can not replace them
The team is starting to gel and we need to add to squad
Yes we are delaying sale on Paqueta so they don’t have time to buy another replacement
Typical it started so well with Taty and Pablo
We need to sign before the window ends to stand any chance of survival
Cheap
Speed off the bench for the latter stages of the game against tiring defenders
Worked well under Nuno before
Low risk signing and potential for the way Nuno likes his teams to play
So decent, if not life changing, signing for me
Seeing as we seem to be under the cosh in the last 10/15 minutes of games (at least) he’ll likely be an excellent outlet to move us away from our own box.I doubt he’ll start many games but I think this is a shrewd signing.
Lawan
Just go out and get Creswell now and I’d be happy.
Just need a couple centre backs now, and an attacking midfielder and CF/Striker, lucky we have until Monday ha ha ⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️great escape ⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️
Let’s hope he is another Dawson like signing, welcome to the club Traore !!!