“I almost missed the chance to join Barcelona because I was on holiday in Mali visiting my parents' family for the first time. We spent all summer there and every day Barcelona were calling my mother's phone and getting no reply because she had left it in Barcelona.”

Malian professional footballer and midfielder

Adama Traoré, also known as Adama Noss Traoré, is a Malian professional footballer from the modern era. He plays as a midfielder and has represented Mali at international level since 2015. He is known for his career in club and international football, including his time with Amedspor. His profile is defined by his work in midfield and by his role with the Mali national team.