Gallery | Boubacar's Wolves career so far

1^st September 2022 | The Mali midfielder puts on the gold and black shirt as Wolves confirm Traore as a loan signing from French side Metz.

8^th September 2022 | After receiving his work permit and international clearance, Traore arrives at Compton Park for the first time since joining Wolves.

8^th September 2022 | Having met his new teammates, Traore heads straight out onto the grass as he joins in with first-team training.

14^th September 2022 | Traore steps foot on the hallowed Molineux turf as he takes part in an open training session at the stadium.

17^th September 2022 | Just three days later, as he’s back at Molineux to make his debut for the old gold, replacing Daniel Podence in the 70^th minute of Wolves’ Premier League fixture against Manchester City.

21^st September 2022 | The hard work continues for Traore as he looks to earn his place in the Wolves starting line-up.

15^th October 2022 | Traore comes off the bench late on at Molineux to help secure Wolves a crucial three points at home to Nottingham Forest.

18^th October 2022 | His first start for Wolves arrives just days later at Selhurst Park as Traore plays 58 minutes of the Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace.

29^th October 2022 | Traore becomes a regular member of Steve Davis’ starting 11, as he plays the whole 90 minutes in the fixtures with Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion.

9^th November 2022 | With the Carabao Cup clash with Leeds United goalless heading into the final five minutes, the midfielder lets fly from 25 yards.

9^th November 2022 | Traore’s stunner loops over Joel Robles and into the net to secure Wolves’ passage into the last 16 of the competition.

9^th November 2022 | The Malian celebrates his opening goal for Wolves with a leap of joy before being bombarded by his teammates and staff.

12^th November 2022 | Traore is back in the side for the Premier League match at home to Arsenal as Wolves play their final match before the World Cup.

6^th December 2022 | With the players returning from their World Cup break, Traore and the squad head out to Marbella for a mid-season training camp.

9^th December 2022 | Traore takes part in a behind closed doors friendly match as Wolves face Italian Serie A side Empoli out in Spain.

2^nd January 2023 | Having suffered a groin injury during training in late December, Traore’s return to the pitch is short lived as he experiences a set-back in his recovery.

25^th January 2023 | Traore continues his rehabilitation in the Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground gym as he looks to get back to featuring under Julen Lopetegui.

1^st February 2023 | After impressing during his time at Molineux, Wolves announce the midfielder is to become a permanent old gold player in the summer of 2023.