Transfer frenzy! A Premier League speedster was offered to Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica have seen a very familiar name in European football arrive at their offices. It is Adama Traoré, a 30-year-old winger who was recently offered to the Eagles by his agent, at a time when the player is nearing the end of his contract and preparing for a change of direction in his career.

According to information released by Luís Pinto Coelho, the Spanish international’s deal with West Ham is coming to an end and he could be available on a free transfer as early as this summer, a situation that naturally increases the interest of several clubs keeping an eye on low-cost opportunities.

The situation becomes even more relevant because of the possible arrival of Marco Silva as Benfica’s head coach. The Portuguese manager knows the player well, having worked directly with him during his time at Fulham, a relationship that could make any potential approach between the parties easier.

Adama Traoré came through at Barcelona, has eight caps for Spain, and built a very distinctive reputation in English football thanks to his impressive physical abilities. Considered by many to be one of the fastest players in the Premier League, he was even linked with speeds close to 35 km/h.

Interestingly, the player himself recently revealed that he rarely uses his full physical potential during matches. In comments to the Telegraph in 2018, he explained that he deliberately tends to control the speed of his bursts. "People think I’m running fast and I think I’m being slow. I’m controlling my speed deliberately and I can even be much faster than I am," he said.

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