Traore, An 18 year Old Burkina Faso International Signs For Chelsea
Yinka Gbadebo
The London outfit, Chelsea Football Club has announced the signing of an eighteen year old player from Burkina Faso. The teenager, Bertrand Traore, was announced Thursday as the latest addition to the billionare club.
Traore is joining the London club from Association Jeunes Espoirs De Bobo-Dioulasso, but was with the Blues in the pre-season tour of the club in Asia. He performed creditably well and even scored two goals for Chelsea.
The talented midfielder has played for his Country ten times at the senior level and has even scored a goal for Burkina Faso. He made his first appearance for his Country at the National level in September 2011. He is famous in his Country for helping Burkina Faso win the 2011 under 17 African Cup.
This move is a good push for him as he may be considered suitable to play in the World Cup play off for his Country Against Algeria in November.