Gallery | Boubacar's Wolves career so far

As Boubacar Traore prepares to become a permanent Wolves player in the summer, wolves.co.uk takes a look back at his gold and black career so far.

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

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

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

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

17th 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 70th minute of Wolves’ Premier League fixture against Manchester City.

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

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

18th 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.

29th 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.

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

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

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

12th 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.

6th 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.

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

2nd 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.

25th 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.

1st 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.

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