Chaka Traore has started this season in tremendous fashion, being one of the stars of AC Milan’s Primavera side, and the stats certainly back that up. In fact, it remains to be seen how long he will stay with the youngsters.
The 17-year-old arrived for a fee of €600k from Parma a little over a year ago and already back then, he was regarded as a great talent. Since then, he has been working with Milan’s Primavera side and he has started this season very well.
In 12 appearances thus far, Traore has amassed five goals and three assists for Ignazio Abate’s side. And as compiled by Scout7Calcio, he ranks among the best (sometimes the best) in several areas among the players in Primavera 1.
Chaka Traores Percentile Rank vs all Attackers in the Primavera
I dont even know if Abate would let Chaka Traore join Pioli,IF Pioli dosnt need him 1000%,would be massive hit for him and i dont know how he would try to make up for it,but Chaka also is outgrowing the Primavera. pic.twitter.com/RAWBvGyWj8— ꜱᴄᴏᴜᴛ7ᴄᴀʟᴄɪᴏ (@Scout7Calcio) October 28, 2022
With these stats in mind, it remains to be seen how long Abate will get to keep Traore. As long as the first team has Rafael Leao, though, it’s likely the youngster will continue his development with the Primavera but a loan move could also be an option.
Let him there until he’s a bit older than 18 then send him on loan. That way he is technically, mentally, and physically ready for the next step at pro level to gain playing experience.
Pioli should try him for leao back up. He need some rest and for the balance quality between starting and benchwarmer…
My only concern is he’s a bit short. He has time to grow. If he was taller, I imagine he’d be in the squad next season. Going on loan to another Serie A or Serie B club is a waste of time. Pobega is one of the only players I can think of who has improved on loan. Playing in the UEFA Youth League is far better for development.
Colombo is hardly getting any playing time at Lecce (but scored a hugely important goal against Napoli), Maldini has been injured a lot at Spezia.