Lacina Traoré made an unforgettable debut in England. Starting for Everton in his first match this Sunday, the slender Ivorian striker wasted no time in making an impact, finding the net just 5 minutes into the game.
In the 5th round of the FA Cup against Swansea, Everton took the lead with a spectacular goal from Traoré—a sublime heel flick.
Traoré joined Everton during the winter transfer window from Monaco, where he had signed a 4-year deal after leaving Russia and Anzhi Makhachkala.
Reflecting on his move, Traoré revealed, “When Monaco told me I would go on loan, I didn’t know where I would end up. Arriving at a club and being loaned straight away? It wasn’t something I had considered. It was Monaco’s idea to send me to a club like Everton to work more, gain experience, and improve here.”
Fans were quick to praise Traoré’s remarkable goal on social media, with one user tweeting, “Lacina Traore’s goal is really crazy #EveSwa #FACUP.”
