MattDavies published Armand Traore surprised to get a three-year contract at...

Armand Traore admits he was surprised to be given a three-year contract at Nottingham Forest, but he is grateful for the backing of his new boss and the club's board. The left-back joined on a free transfer last week after leaving QPR. He had previously spoken about a move to German club Hoffenheim, before Forest head coach Philippe Montanier picked up the phone. Traore has not played a first team game since April 2015 having missed the whole of last season. With that in mind, he admits he...