Transfer window: five things to know about Aly Traoré, the Franco-Malian talent shaking up the market

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·4 February 2026

Transfer window: five things to know about Aly Traoré, the Franco-Malian talent shaking up the market

Five things to know about Aly Traoré

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Aly Traoré is a young Franco-Malian prospect attracting interest from top clubs such as Monaco, Leipzig, and Paris Saint-Germain. Here are five key facts about this rising star from Picardy.

Born in 2009, he holds both French and Malian citizenship. This means he remains eligible to represent the Eagles of Mali
He spent eight years at Évry before joining the Amiens youth academy in 2024.

He is managed by Momo Sissoko, the former Mali international who played for several major clubs, including Juventus and Valencia.

He made his debut with Amiens' first team in mid-December. The young forward has logged 33 minutes (across 4 appearances) in Ligue 2 and 5 minutes in the Coupe de France.He is a fan of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Serhou Guirassy, whom he considers his idols.

Aly Traoré is part of France's 2009 generation at the U17 level, where he has scored 5 goals in 5 matches, including 3 in the U17 Euro qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Romania.