The performances so far have not been thrilling, but it was hard to imagine otherwise given the long period of inactivity behind and the return to a different league. Hamed Traorè has not made a significant impact at Napoli, the Ivorian midfielder who arrived in January remains an enigma for the blues, among the least positive also in the Holy Saturday match at Maradona against Atalanta.
Therefore, it becomes increasingly difficult to imagine a redemption for him at the end of the season: as reported by Sportmediaset, Napoli will not keep the midfielder in blue by paying the 25 million clause provided in the current contract with Bournemouth. The English club, therefore, will welcome the player back. It remains to be seen whether the blue club will move differently in the market, perhaps trying to convince the English to the transfer for a figure much lower than the one currently agreed upon.
So far, Traorè has made 8 appearances for Napoli between the league and Champions League: 438 minutes played in blue with zero goals and zero assists for his teammates. However, in recent outings, the Ivorian has become a regular starter with Francesco Calzona, given Zielinski's unavailability and also the market choices that will lead the Pole to leave at the end of the year.