Nuno Espirito Santo believes Adama Traore's unique skills will be pivotal in West Ham's fight against relegation. The powerful forward, who has joined from Fulham for £2 million, worked with Nuno at Wolves and is expected to make a significant impact at the London Stadium.
Nuno expressed his excitement about Traore's arrival, highlighting his familiarity with the player from their previous collaboration. He praised Traore's deep understanding of the Premier League and his ability to bring a fresh dynamic to the team's attacking play.
"Adama is someone who knows the Premier League very well, and his unique qualities as a player will help us between now and the end of the season," Nuno stated. "He will give us a different option in attacking areas, and his motivation, energy, commitment, and determination will be invaluable to our challenge."
Traore, a Spanish international with eight caps, is West Ham's fourth January signing, joining Pablo Felipe, Taty Castellanos, and Keiber Lamadrid. Despite making only two Premier League starts for Fulham this season, Nuno is confident in Traore's ability to contribute significantly.
"I’m so happy to be here, so happy to help the team the maximum I can and show my quality," Traore said. "I've been seeing West Ham for a long time. It's a massive club, a massive fanbase. I've been watching since I was young, when I watched films about West Ham. I know about the fans and how much passion they have."
Traore's mindset, focused on continuous improvement and a desire to excel, aligns with Nuno's vision for the team. He believes that belief and hard work will be key to achieving their goals, stating, "My mentality is always to do better. It's always to improve as a player, to help the team as much as I can."
With Traore's addition, West Ham looks to have strengthened its attack and increased its chances of survival in the Premier League.
