When Adama Traore arrived at Wolverhampton Wanderers from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2018, some eyebrows were raised.
At £18m, the Spaniard became the club's record signing at the time, making up a large portion of Nuno Espirito Santo's transfer budget.
But in his first season at the club, with the exception of a couple of highlights, Traore struggled in old gold.
Traditionally a winger, Nuno moved the flying 23-year-old to wing back - a vital cog in his 3-5-2 formation.
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After some early teething issues, he has adapted into a competent defender, seen clearly in his exemplary performance against Man City and Raheem Sterling.
The England winger was left frustrated as Traore kept the City man under wraps for more than an hour. Then with just over 20 minutes, the former Boro and Aston Villa man was moved into a central striking role alongside Raul Jimenez.
That move worked to perfection with Traore netting a brace in the memorable win over the champions.
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On an afternoon where the enigmatic speedster finally realised his potential in a Wolves shirt, we took a look at how fans of his former clubs saw his showing.
Middlesbrough fans
@RossFootball: Big big mistake #Boro. First not fighting to keep football's Usain Bolt. Secondly, selling for £18M. He'd cost double that now
@Kabirdavee: Remember when we said Traore would go on to be absolutely class and people laughed at us. He’s different gravy, will be world class.
@dantheborofan: I can’t think of a more deserving player than Traore. Constantly criticized by armchair fans who are told by lazy journalists he has no end product. When used correctly at boro he was best player I’ve ever seen.
@BaiIeyMurray: People will still say Traore lacks end product
@markdavies67: @boro in a parlous state, and Adama Traore has just scored for Wolves v City. The football gods are cruel sometimes.
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Aston Villa fans
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@Lcb95: Was it Di Matteo or Steve Bruce who let Adama Traore leave? Just asking so I know who to direct my hate mail to
@Richardatuite: I don’t care Adama Traore is a baller man. Made a real impact this 2nd half. Wish he was still down the villa
Penguin: Watch Traore become a £50/60m player now.
VillaChris: Have to say Adama has improved so much. He's been one of Wolves best players for quite a while now, almost as if a 19 year old in one of our worst ever teams can't actually go and improve the flaws in his game he had when he played for us.
PaulC: He may have finally grown up. Huge potential could still be anything really!