Hamed Junior Traoré: Press conference

The replay of the press conference

Your first impression

It's a feeling I can't explain. Everything I've been told about the club and the city is wonderful. I'm happy to be here.

The presence of Roberto De Zerbi

It's a bit of everything. I'm here because I know the coach well. OM is still OM, it's an ambitious club, like me, and I hope to stay here for a long time.

Discussions with OM

Anything can happen in a few days during the transfer window. As soon as they called me, I didn't hesitate.

Preferred position

The coach had me play all the attacking roles at Sassuolo, he knows me like no one else. Wherever I am on the pitch, I'll give my all.

The dressing room

I know pretty much everyone, not personally, but I know them all.

OL-OM

I don't know, I'm available. I'm 100% ready, it's up to the coach to decide.

The Champions League draw

These are great fixtures. We have ambitions and challenges to meet. These are great matches to play. We'll be ready, it's the Champions League, we all dream of playing in this competition.

Probably less playing time than last year

You need competition in big teams. If you're at OM, it means you're good. I'm aware of what I'm going to experience here. I'll be 100% committed, and it's the pitch and the coach who will decide.

First contacts

It was intense, with lots of phone calls and stress. Finally, it's done. I had my first training session this morning. The group welcomed me with a smile. I thank them for that.

Already ready to play

I can contribute, I had good preparation with Bournemouth. I played some matches, then there were some injuries, so I played more. I'm 100% fit and I can contribute to the team.

At OM for the long term

Every player wants stability at a club. We have families and it's not good to make them move every year. I want to do things right and stay here for a while.

Ivory Coast, links with OM

It's a big club in Ivory Coast. OM is followed there. Many Ivorians have played here. OM is successful for Ivorians and I hope it will be successful for me.