Bénie Traoré set for Basel exit

The Ivorian striker from FC Basel is closing in on a move to MLS.

Africa 19 June 2026 at 07:46

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Bénie Traoré set for Basel exit

Bénie Traoré's departure is looking increasingly likely. The 23-year-old Ivorian striker, currently playing for FC Basel, is in advanced talks with a Major League Soccer club.

The Swiss club has confirmed that the player has been granted permission to temporarily leave the squad to negotiate with another team, signaling that a transfer could be imminent. Among the possible destinations, the New York Red Bulls have emerged as the frontrunners. The American side is reportedly ready to spend a significant fee to secure the Ivorian goal-scorer.

Nach Dominik Schmid dürfte der zweite Leistungsträger der vergangenen zwei Saisons den Klub verlassen. Auch Traoré zieht es ins Red-Bull-Universum. https://t.co/TTf6FldBZh
— Blick Sport (@Blick_Sport) June 18, 2026

Signed in 2024, Traoré quickly made his mark in Basel thanks to his attacking prowess, netting 11 goals in 39 appearances last season. A move to MLS would mark a new chapter in the young striker's career, giving him the chance to experience a rapidly developing league.