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24 Aug 2026 | 19.30
La Liga
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Latest news about Deportivo de la Coruña: the Galician club is speeding up to sign Adama Traoré, a 30-year-old winger who is currently a free agent, while also working on the option of Gabri Martínez, a 23-year-old forward from SC Braga. The first one already has an offer on the table, and the next few hours could be decisive.
Deportivo de la Coruña aims to reinforce the wings before the market closure after identifying that need at the start of LaLiga. Adama is currently the most advanced option, while Martinez appears as an alternative that the sporting direction is also pursuing.
Deportivo de la Coruña pushes for Adama Traoré
Deportivo has already made an offer to Adama Traoré and is awaiting the player's response. The Spanish international ended his contract with West Ham on June 30th, so he can join without a transfer fee.
The coming hours could determine the outcome. The winger is getting closer to Riazor, and the sporting direction wants to know his decision before heading into the final days of the market with the position still needing reinforcement.
The main obstacle lies in the financial aspect. Traoré arrives as a free agent, but his salary and signing bonus have been factors in the negotiations since Deportivo seriously began considering his signing.
At 30 years old, he has experience in the Premier League from his stints at Aston Villa, Wolverhampton, Fulham, and West Ham. He also has LaLiga knowledge from his time at FC Barcelona, which would expedite his adaptation back to Spanish football.
Gabri Martínez emerges as another option for the wings
Meanwhile, Deportivo de la Coruña has started pursuing Gabri Martínez. The winger is with SC Braga, under contract until June 30, 2029, with a market value around €7 million.
Martínez can play on both sides and also in interior positions. During the 2025/26 season, he participated in 39 official matches, starting in 21, and concluded with four goals and two assists across all competitions.
He joined Braga in 202458 league matches, registering five goals and four assists. Prior to that, he stood out on loan at Mirandés, scoring nine goals and five assists in 41 games during the 2023/24 season.
His situation is different from Adama's. SC Braga holds his rights until 2029, and any signing would necessitate an agreement with the Portuguese club. His contract also includes a €50 million release clause.
Two moves to complete the attack
The immediate priority is resolving Adama's arrival, while considering Martínez's option. Fernando Soriano is working against the clock to bolster the wings of a squad that has already made numerous signings during the summer.
The next move could be imminent. Deportivo de la Coruña awaits a response from Adama Traoré while keeping the pursuit of Gabri Martínez active, aiming to finalize at least one of the deals before entering the final days of the market.
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