Xavi Hails New Barcelona Signing After Impressive Display Against Atletico Madrid

Xavi Hails New Barcelona Signing After Impressive Display Against Atletico Madrid

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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  • Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandes has hailed Adama Traore for his impressive performance against Atletico Madrid last weekend
  • Adama Traore was unstoppable against the current La Liga Champions as the Spanish International made his second debut for Barcelona
  • Traore was re-signed from English Premier League Club Wolves on loan and appears to have settled well into his new role as a Barcelona player

Adama Traore is hugging the headlines for the right reasons in Spain after putting up an impressive performance in his second debut for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid.

Traore who started his footballing career at the famous La Masia made only one appearance for the Barcelona first team before leaving for playing opportunities.

Xavi Hails New Barcelona Signing After Impressive Display Against Atletico Madrid
Adama Traore was in sensational form on the right of Barcelona’s attack, with a fine assist for Gavi to head Barca into a 2-1 lead. Photo by NurPhoto
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According to a report via Football Espana, Xavi has now showered praises on the 26-year old Spanish International insisting the right-winger will help the Blaugrana achieve their goals this season.

“Adama is a very mature player. He knows when to face up, when to pass and he’s chosen his moments well today
“Physically he is an animal, a beast. He is a pure winger and he will help us. He is a great signing for the team.
“Adama makes the difference. He has power, strength, he dribbles at opponents and he’s solid in defence.”

Adama Traore was unstoppable against Atletico Madrid

Meanwhile, Adama Traore’s display against Atletico Madrid has been described as one to remember by football pundits and fans.

According to a report via Sports Bible, Traore was a constant threat and gave Atletico right back Hermoso a nightmare outing at the Camp Nou.

The performance of Traore has since gone viral on social media and pundits believe the former Wolves player is a good addition to the current Barcelona set-up

The 26-year old was handed a starting shirt on his second debut for the club and was practically unplayable.

Barcelona fans Hail 1 Player, Describe Him as New Messi

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Barcelona fans have expressed happiness after watching Adama Traore making his debut for the Catalans in their perfect 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid.

Xavi and his men were in their best form in front of their faithful in an encounter that former Arsenal captain Aubameyang also made his debut for the Catalans.

But it was the performance of Adama Traore who is on loan at Barcelona from Wolves that caught the attention of fans as some described him as the new Lionel Messi.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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