Depor's BOMB: Adama Traoré

The Galician team is putting together a squad composed of high-quality footballers, now focusing on the powerful Spanish winger

Héctor Andreu | 15 Aug 2026 | 16.40
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Deportivo wants to sign Adama / Eldesmarque
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Adama Traoré, a 30-year-old winger, has attracted interest in this Deportivo de la Coruña transfer market. The club has already made contacts to explore his signing this summer. The player is currently a free agent, so he would arrive without a transfer fee, although he would need to reduce his salary demands for the deal to progress.

The contact was revealed by Matteo Moretto, placing Traoré among the alternatives considered by the sports management to complete Antonio Hidalgo's squad. Currently, there is no agreement between the parties, and the feasibility of the move depends mainly on the economic conditions requested by the player.

Adama Traoré, Constrained by Deportivo's Economic Limit

Being a free agent simplifies part of the operation. Deportivo de la Coruña wouldn't need to negotiate a transfer fee with another club, as Adama's contract with West Ham expired on June 30 after joining the London team during the winter transfer window.

However, the absence of a transfer fee doesn't mean that the signing could be completed without significant expenses. Traoré would have to adjust his salary from his time in England, and there could also be a signing bonus for joining as a free agent.

Deportivo has set economic limits for the operation, and at present, the contacts are aimed at determining if there is room to compromise. The Galician club has not yet entered advanced negotiations nor reached an agreement with the winger.

Adama played 12 games for West Ham in England, accumulating 363 minutes and scoring one goal. His departure from the London team made him available early July, enabling him to negotiate directly with any club without depending on another one. We have previously mentioned on Fichajes.net that Adama was a target for Depor.

Adama very close to Deportivo

The Return of Adama Traoré to LaLiga

Joining Deportivo would also mean the return of Adama Traoré to Spain. The forward started at FC Barcelona and returned on loan to the Blaugrana during the second half of the 2021/22 season before going back to English football.

Most of his professional career has been in England. Adama has played for Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Wolverhampton, Fulham, and West Ham, amassing 271 appearances in the Premier League with 14 goals and 25 assists.

His signing would meet a specific need in Antonio Hidalgo's squad. Deportivo is searching for a right winger after several summer moves and considers that position one of the remaining pieces to complete before the transfer window closes.

A potential return to LaLiga follows Deportivo's promotion to the Spanish top flight. The club is back in Spain's premier division after an eight-year absence and continues making adjustments to prepare for the 2026/27 season.

The operation now enters an economic phase. Deportivo de la Coruña has shown interest and knows the player's availability but does not intend to exceed the established salary thresholds. The next steps depend on Adama Traoré agreeing to lower his demands to turn initial discussions into negotiations for his return to Spain.

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