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Messi & Xavi set the standard for Traore as Wolves star admits to snubbing NFL trial

Adam Traore is looking to take inspiration from the iconic figures he followed through the La Masia academy system at Barcelona, with the hunger of Lionel Messi and Xavi being replicated by the Wolves winger.

The flying 23-year-old spent 10 years within the youth ranks in Catalunya, before going on to take in four senior appearances.

He benefited considerably from working day in, day out with some of the very best in the business.

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Messi, Xavi, Sergio Busquets and Carles Puyol set the standard for those around them, with Traore – who is starting to unlock his undoubted potential after previously struggling for end product – looking to help Wolves become Barcelona-esque in their approach.