Barcelona’s newest signing will wear the number 11 jersey

Yesterday, Adama Traore attended his first training session under Xavi Hernandez. He has received a warm welcome and standing ovation from the players and manager.

Though the club finalized his transfer well ahead of deadline day, the one detail that remained under doubt was the kit number that the winger would don.

According to reports from SPORT, Traore will wear the number 11 shirt for the rest of the season. With the player’s registration with the league officially completed, it seems to be the final decision.

The number 11 shirt was most famously donned by Neymar Jr in recent times at the club. It was then taken over by his replacement Ousmane Dembele, until the beginning of this season when Yusuf Demir took over. Now, Traore will continue the tradition of wingers donning the kit.

The Wolverhampton winger has signed on a 6 month deal with an option to extend by a further season. Earlier today, it was revealed that Laporta hopes for a long-term relationship with the player beyond the superficial loan.

Traore could make his official debut later this week when Barcelona take on Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou. It will be an emotional return to the winger who debuted for the club in 2013 at the same stadium.