Adama Traore was approached by NFL teams to play American football during his time at Barcelona, said Wolves team-mate Romain Saiss.
Wolves winger Traore has played a starring role for the Premier League side this season, with four goals and as many assists.
The season has been something of a breakout campaign for the Spanish youth international, who struggled to find his footing during spells at Aston Villa and Middlesbrough after making the move to England from Barcelona.
Traore's five goals across all competitions this season are just two fewer than the winger fired during his first four seasons in English football.
The winger's pace and incredible physique has made headlines as Liverpool, Manchester City and former club Barca reportedly eye the 23-year-old speedster.
While confirming Traore's claim that he does not do any weightlifting in training , Wolves midfielder Saiss said the Spaniard – who left Camp Nou in 2015 – was previously targeted by NFL franchises.
"I see him every day, because we are in the gym together, before or after training," Saiss told RMC Sport.
"Maybe he has a hidden gym room in his house, but at training, in any case, he never pumps iron, whether it is bench-press or otherwise. He is huge and very quick.
"I remember saying to him: 'You run like an American footballer'. He responded to me that at the time that he played in Barcelona, NFL teams tried to get him to playing American football instead, that's how explosive he was.
"There are people who say that it is not possible, that he cannot be playing football."
Wolves currently sit seventh in the Premier League, level on points with Tottenham, one point behind fifth-place Manchester United and six points back of Chelsea for that fourth and final Champions League spot.
Wolves are set to face Newcastle this weekend in their next Premier League match before facing an FA Cup replay against Man Utd.
The two sides played out to a scoreless draw this past weekend and will now continue their third-round clash at Old Trafford on January 14.
Wolves also remain in the Europa League and will return to continental play in February against Espanyol.
Banzlyngz
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with his kind of speed he can play any type of sport
zodiklz
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big man ting innit fam
vomcikmrt
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Strange to know he was developed at Barca . doesn't look like their type
Drecamara
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It can be his next step cuz he gad all the qualities...strength-speed-stamina I call him the rock
baymrtz
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credit goes to nuno.......
Bunaeimnuy
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so what he is gonna take the advantage and gonna be one of the best of wolves
FAB-KOP
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After all he is a la masia product
So, whats it to do with his genetics?🧐
Footballaddictsindia
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After all he is a la masia product
Bouamprtz
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his good for man u but woodward is the problem
Wawabirstu
3
Adama Traore is really lucky to be on a superb team like Wolverhampton Wanderers instead of being in America.His speed and strength definitely made him one of the top players in England and help Wolves all the time!!!
LashaBarca
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He is complete player. He must play in top team, in UCL. Nuno developed him.
JoySKalemba
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I read NFL as NBA..hahaha Troure is good for BBall
sriramjr
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then tiger woods would probably be in Madrid right now searching !!..If u know what I mean.
Zax14k100
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No doubt they want him because Traore is a BEAST. He looks like he LIVES in the gym.
dabikptu
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oga you dey gym joor
no mind am Make im dey Yan nonsense
Fokcimntz
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oga you dey gym joor
KwajoSarpong2018
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No doubt coz NFL needs Strength, Speed and Muscles and he has got all in his locker
valvido12
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His football career is not dat great even if he is playing well , I will take the offer if I was in his shoes 👞 He cud be more successful there dan playing soccer
ishti
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Its Roman
yes, Spelling mistake.
mzeereal
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Traore biceps and triceps can't make someone believe he doesn't do extra training
AmoghKolsur
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Adama Traore is Ramen Reigns is Football
Its Roman
Vipacdknot
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i just want to see him play against the fat glassman luke shaw.
Humancal
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Why would he make a huge downgrade like that.
Mueaeimst
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It’s not just the pace he’s explosive
ishti
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Adama Traore is Ramen Reigns is Football
eltorogillz
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he is fast and I can see him playing a running back coz I think playing wide receiver is an art with all the routes and catching involved but with running back he just needs good blocking and the after burners onn
sartorius
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it is not hard to believe the guy could easily be a star wide reciever with his pace