According to reports from SPORT, Joan Laporta was crucial in the loan deal of the winger. The club president convinced Traore that he would be a valuable asset to the team and explained the merits of the operation.
Moreover, he is also said to have assured the player that it will not just be a six-month loan and that they count on him for the future too.
The reports come as a surprise, as the contract (to be) signed by Traore is only for a period of six months with a non-mandatory purchase clause of €30 million. If the club really believed in a longer commitment, the clause should have been made mandatory.
The former Wolverhampton player joined his first training session yesterday where he was treated to a warm welcome by both players and the manager.
Traore is expected to compete with Ousmane Dembele for a starting spot on the right-wing — of course, if the club does not give the Frenchman the letter of freedom after he refused to leave or renew his contract.
With his pace and dribbling being the highlight of his game, the winger promises to bring a lot of verticality into the team’s play. Further, the arrival of Aubameyang will help Traore’s integration for the Gabonese striker provides the perfect profile to bury the chances created by him.
Traore has already been officially registered with the team and can make his debut against Atletico Madrid in La Liga at the weekend.
