12 Sep Melbourne Victory favourite re-signs after stint overseas

Melbourne Victory has continued their off-season recruitment drive with the signing of former player Adama Traore.

Traore, 29, played for the club for two seasons from 2012 to 2014, during which he became an integral part of the line-up and won the Victory Medal in 2014.

“I’m pleased to be back at Melbourne Victory and can’t wait to get started with the rest of the group,” Traore said to the club website.

“I have very fond memories of my previous time at the club and am looking forward to playing in front of the best supporters in the league once again.

“Marco (Kurz) has spoken to me about the style he wants to play, which as an attacking full-back, is something that excites me.”

After leaving Victory in 2014, Traore spent time in Portugal, Turkey and Switzerland, winning three Swiss Super Leagues in his time with Basel.

He also made his international debut with Ivory Coast, who he has made 12 appearances for up to this point.

Traore's Australian eligibility means it leaves another Visa spot open for Victory to fill.