Adama Traore

“The happiest I can be is when we win games.”

“We wanted to be footballers, not part of some gang.”

“I have been playing in different positions and I keep growing.”

“We know about Portuguese football, we know the Portuguese culture.”

“I usually sprint for 20 to 30 metres - occasionally 50 to 60 metres maximum. But no footballer ever sprints a complete 100 metres during a game.”

“There was a misunderstanding with Barca. Something happened that I didn't like, but I prefer to keep it for myself.”

“You never know if there is anyone faster than me, but I know my speed and most of the time I use it for good, but I don't know if there is anyone faster.”

“I like to improve myself every day and whatever my performance, I will always believe I can do better.”

“My dream was to be a football player.”

“Even if it's an unofficial game, if I am on the pitch, I don't want to lose any game.”

“When you know someone has belief in you and likes the way you play, it is great to work together.”

“Of course I would like to return to Spanish football, but I promised myself I would be a success in England.”

“I've always been quick, ever since I was little.”

“The most important thing for me was talking to players like Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Javier Mascherano - they would tell me about the life away from football. All I wanted to do was play football but they explained how important everything is away, how you prepare and live your life.”

“When I came to Aston Villa, they had struggled for two years before then.”

“Sometimes things might not go as you want them to, but you have to stay focused and fully concentrated.”

“Clearly Bolt would beat me over 100 metres on the track. But on grass, over 30 metres with a ball at my feet? I'm winning that race every time!”

“I spoke to Mali and they understand; I've never lived there and I never said I was going there, my intention was always to play with Spain.”

“I didn't leave Barcelona in the best way but I took the decision to leave and I don't regret it. There were a few problems with the club - some misunderstandings - and so I decided to leave because I wanted to develop as a player.”

“Wherever you come from, even if it's a rough neighbourhood, there are always good people who know what they want to do.”