Monaco signs U-20 World Cup star Adama Traore from Lille

Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco out, Adama Traore in.

Monaco, who lost the Belgian youngster to Atletico Madrid on Friday, announced later in the day that the Malian winger, 20, has been signed as a direct replacement.

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Traore joins the club on a five-year deal after shining for Ligue 1 counterparts Lille last season, and his signing drew some excitement from Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev

"AS Monaco is proud to now count Adama Traore among its ranks, whose recruitment is part of the strategy of the club to invest in the future," Vasilyev told the club's website, as translated by ESPN FC.

"He was named the best player of the Under-20 World Cup which speaks volumes about his qualities.

"This great hope of football has chosen to come to Monaco to thrive and grow in contact with Leonardo Jardim's players.

"This determination to join us as he was being made higher offers from important clubs, shows the quality of our project and its appeal."