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Adama Traore during his signing as West Ham player

Key Takeaways:

West Ham has secured the signing of Adama Traoré from Fulham to reinforce their squad
The 30-year-old winger will work again with Nuno Espírito Santo, his manager at Wolverhampton from 2018 to 2021
West Ham remain in the relegation zone on 20 points, five above 17th-placed Nottingham Forest

Transfer Details and Squad Dynamics

West Ham United have officially welcomed Adama Traoré after agreeing a transfer with Fulham, bringing crucial depth to their options on the wings. Traoré, aged 30, previously enjoyed spells with Barcelona and Wolverhampton Wanderers, and will now wear the number 17 shirt at London Stadium. This move also reunites him with Nuno Espírito Santo, who coached the Spanish international during his tenure at Molineux between 2018 and 2021.

The right flank remains the domain of club captain Jarrod Bowen, so Traoré is expected to operate predominantly from the left wing under his new manager.

🚨⚒️ Official, confirmed: Adama Traoré joins West Ham on £2m deal from Fulham.
Nuno wanted him since the beginning of the window, signing now completed. pic.twitter.com/fzhHxsqyxM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 28, 2026

Traoré on His Ambitions at West Ham

“I am so happy to be here and extremely pleased to help the team demonstrate its qualities. This is a big club with a huge fan base. I have been watching the team’s matches since I was little, when I also watched films about the club. I know the fans and their passion. I love challenges, and I think we need to go match by match. That’s what we’ll do, trying to give our maximum effort. I believe everything comes from faith, and I believe we will achieve what we are fighting for,” said Traoré to the club’s official website.

Current Position in the Premier League

The Hammers are enduring a tough campaign, currently finding themselves in the relegation zone with 20 points. They sit five points below Nottingham Forest, who occupy 17th position – the final place outside the bottom three.