Summer 2017. After being the executioner of Les Gones in the Europa League semi-final with Ajax Amsterdam, Bertrand Traoré joined OL for 15 million euros. An expensive amount and a liability which means that the former promise of Chelsea is expected at the turn between Rhône and Saône. Finally, despite an interesting first season, the right winger was unable to express all his talent in Lyon because of the instability within the club. Joining Aston Villa in 2020, the Burkinabe international (74 caps, 17 goals) gave a second wind to his career with the Villans. Last season, the left-hander was also loaned brilliantly to Istanbul Basaksehir. This winter, eager to take on a new challenge, the native of Bobo-Dioulasso decided to join Spain and Villarreal.
And in six months with the yellow submarine, the 28-year-old striker has regained the physical fullness of his abilities. Author of one goal in eleven appearances with the Iberian club, Traoré enjoyed more than respectable playing time. Considered a supersub, the latter took the opportunity to highlight himself and several teams now have him in their sights for this summer. According to our information, initial contacts in Spain, England and Germany took place. While Villarreal aspires to keep it and even extend it, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Valencia and Girona have come to the information for the former Ajacid crack. One thing seems certain, Bertrand Traoré will shake up the transfer window at Villarreal!
