The African transfer market continues to heat up with a major new rumor concerning young Ivorian left-back Marcus Traoré.
This promising 18-year-old, currently playing for MSK Zilina’s B team, is being targeted by Portuguese club Rio Ave, which is considering a one-season loan with an option to buy. This move reflects the growing interest of European teams in emerging young African talents.
This transfer trend is unfolding in a context where free-agent or out-of-contract African players are also attracting numerous suitors, illustrating a more active-than-ever market for African footballers — whether returning home or moving to more prestigious European or international leagues.