From the Youth League to the big leagues

Adama Traoré was one of the big stories of the weekend, particularly at the Camp Nou. The Catalan of Malian descent became the eighth youngest player to feature in the league for Barcelona and made his mark, nearly scoring a fine goal.
Traoré's rise has been nothing short of extraordinary, having so impressed Tata Martino that he now regularly trains with the first team, despite having yet to start for Barcelona B.
Adama is set to go from the UEFA Youth League to the real McCoy; from regular flights to the comforts of the senior squad's charter plane. Having been spotted by Tata Martino at the Mini Estadi on 12th October, he is one of the Barça coach's protégés.
On that occasion, Martino went to see the B-team face Deportivo de La Coruña and was bowled over by the winger's pace and power. The latest in a line of talented wingmen produced by La Masia – after Pedro, Tello, Cuenca and Deulofeu – the 17-year-old also made a big impression on André Villas-Boas, who was in the crowd. The Portuguese coach has informed the youngster – who has represented Spain at all youth levels – of Tottenham's interest, but for now Traoré wants to give it his best shot at Barça.