Why Did Adama Leave Barcelona?

By Robert Palmer

Adama Traore, the Spanish winger, left Barcelona in 2015 to join Aston Villa. His departure was a surprise to many Barcelona fans who had anticipated that he would be a key player in the club’s future.

However, Adama’s departure was not without reason. In this article, we will explore the reasons why Adama left Barcelona.

Background Information

Adama Traore was born on January 25th, 1996, in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain. He joined Barcelona’s youth academy La Masia at the age of eight and worked his way up the ranks to play for the first team. He made his debut for Barcelona in November 2013 in a Copa del Rey match against Cartagena.

Lack of Playing Time

One of the main reasons why Adama left Barcelona was due to a lack of playing time. During his time at Barcelona, he struggled to break into the first team and found himself mostly playing for the reserves. In his final season at Barcelona, Adama only made one appearance for the first team and spent most of his time playing for Barcelona B.

Aston Villa’s Offer

Aston Villa offered Adama Traore an opportunity to play regular first-team football. The Premier League club was willing to pay his release clause of €10 million and offered him a five-year deal with significantly higher wages than what he was earning at Barcelona.

Competition for Places

Another reason why Adama left Barcelona was due to competition for places. At the time, Barcelona had a wealth of attacking talent including Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Luis Suarez, Pedro Rodriguez and Sandro Ramirez which made it difficult for Adama to break into the starting lineup.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Adama Traore left Barcelona due to a lack of playing time, competition for places and Aston Villa’s offer. Since leaving Barcelona, Adama has had stints at Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton Wanderers where he has become a key player for his teams. It remains to be seen whether Adama will return to Barcelona in the future, but his departure in 2015 was a decision that was necessary for his career progression.