26-year-old Malian forward of FC Sheriff Adama Traore about the reason for moving, about his surname, national team statistics and the most important thing in football.

 

- Adama, welcome to Sheriff. What is the main reason for your move to our club?

- I didn't even doubt when I signed the contract, I didn't doubt when the offer came. After all, before that I looked through the Internet about FC Sheriff. What I saw significantly influenced my decision to play in Tiraspol.

 

- There are many Mali players, including in the national team, under the name Traore - is that a popular name?

- Yes, Traore and Coulibaly are very popular names in our country. Recently, three players have played in our team under this name. Even Adama Traore plays for the national team - after the games I am constantly asked if we are relatives. We just have the same first and last names. Adama, by the way, is also a very popular name in Mali.

 

- Usually, if a player has an offer from a foreign championship, he consults with compatriots who either played or still play in this league. Who did you consult with?

- No, I have not consulted with anyone. I have no acquaintances who played in the Championship of Moldova. All information about the club was taken exclusively from the Internet.

 

- In your opinion, why did you fail to gain a foothold in French club Metz?

- I would not like to concentrate on the answer to this question. Now the main thing is that I am already at FC Sheriff. The main thing is what I can do in the new team. The rest, and what was in the past, is secondary.

 

- You have already played 26 games for Mali national team. Good statistics for you?

- This is a good statistic, but I want more. I am a fighter by nature and I want to achieve better results in the national team, so 26 games are not enough for me.

 

- What is the most important thing for you in football and what kind of football quality do you consider the strongest?

- For me, the most important thing is to enjoy the game; as for my strength, it is speed.

FC Sheriff Press Office