In January 2020, he said he had not decided between Spain and Mali after a photograph of him posing with a Mali shirt circulated online, saying "I am grateful (to have the chance) with the two international teams - Spain where I was born and Mali where my origins are." [47] Wolves would have preferred an obligation for Barcelona to buy but they dropped that to get the transfer done, with Traoré holding out for a move to the Camp Nou. The player had been keen on joining Spurs but the club’s failure to close a deal and the emergence of interest from Barcelona changed the picture. But a look on social media after the Seagulls victory highlighted how divisive he is as a player, with some fans praising him for a hardworking display and others frustrated that he again failed to contribute with a goal or assist. Tottenham continue to pursue the Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and the Porto winger Luis Díaz, with the Amrabat deal looking the more straightforward to conclude if, as expected, at least one of Tanguy Ndombele and Dele Alli leaves; both have been marginalised by Conte.

In November 2019, Traoré declared that he wanted to play for Mali. However, days later he received his first call-up in the Spain national team for Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Malta and Romania in place of injured Rodrigo. [45] He pulled out of the squad voluntarily due to injury, and was replaced by Pablo Sarabia. [46] His form has seen him increasingly utilised off the bench under current Wolves boss Bruno Lage, but even when he starts he is struggling to exert influence - against Manchester City last Saturday he had fewer touches than goalkeeper Jose Sa (24 to Sa's 50). On 17 February 2014, the Malian Football Federation reported that Traoré and his older brother Moha had decided to represent Mali at senior level. [42] However, in an interview with BBC Sport in October 2015, the former stated that he was still considering his international options. [43] He made his debut for the Spanish under-21s on 22 March 2018, playing 15 minutes in the 5–3 away win over Northern Ireland in the 2019 UEFA European Championship qualifiers. [44] On 12 August 2023, Traore joined fellow Premier League club Fulham on a free transfer. [41] International career [ edit ]On 6 October 2019, in his 50th competitive appearance for Wolves, Traoré scored both goals in a 2–0 away victory against reigning champions Manchester City. [28] He scored his first goal in UEFA European club football as Wolves drew 3–3 away to Braga in the UEFA Europa League group stage on 28 November. [29]

It could be that Traore is changing as a player. In the win at Brighton on Wednesday, he came on for the injured Hwang Hee-chan and caught the eye with his pressing and overall team play. Traore completes Molineux move". Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. 8 August 2018 . Retrieved 8 August 2018. Deadline day: Aston Villa's Adama Traore joins Boro". Middlesbrough F.C. 31 August 2016 . Retrieved 31 August 2016. Barca's Adama Traore to play for Mali". SuperSport. MultiChoice. 17 February 2014 . Retrieved 18 February 2014. Mann, Mantej (22 January 2022). "Wolves 3–1 Southampton: Adama Traoré's first goal of season seals win". BBC Sport.More likely is that the interest from Barcelona changed his mind. Although Traore has spent the past six-and-a-half years in England, adapting well, Catalonia has always been home. He joined Barca's youth set-up aged eight and made his La Liga debut for the club at 17. Dawkes, Phil (9 May 2021). "Wolves 2–1 Brighton: Nuno eager to 'build and improve' players". BBC Sport.