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'My aim is to play regularly' – Burkina Faso starlet Lassina Traore relishing Ajax challenge

Lassina Traore has expressed his excitement ahead of starting his professional career at Ajax.

The Burkina Faso international signed a five-year deal with Erik ten Hag's men that will see remain at the Johan Cruyff Arena until 2023.

The forward will hope to follow in the steps of compatriot and former Ajax player Bertrand Traore after finalising the deal on January 3, 2019 - the same day he turns 18.

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Due to his ineligibility to secure work permit in the Netherlands, Traore spent the last two years at Ajax Cape Town in an effort to aid his development.