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Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore remains frustrated over Barcelona departure, insisting 'I left because I was not given an opportunity'

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Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore has criticised Barcelona for not giving him an opportunity during his time at the club.

The 20-year-old Spaniard joined Barcelona at the age of just eight and progressed up the youth ranks.

However, Traore, now in England with Middlesbrough, made just four appearances for Barcelona's senior side. After becoming angered by the situation with the club, the youngster joined Aston Villa in 2015.

Adama Traore is now enjoying life at Middlesbrough after his frustration with Barcelona
Adama Traore is now enjoying life at Middlesbrough after his frustration with Barcelona

When quizzed on what he lacked to make it with Barcelona, Traore told Mundo Deportivo: 'I left because I was not given an opportunity.