Union Berlin are being linked with a move for Heidenheim right-back Omar Traoré as the Bundesliga club assess defensive options ahead of the summer window.
The 28-year-old, born in Osnabrück and eligible for both Germany and Togo, is valued at €2.50m on Transfermarkt, with fresh speculation emerging on 2 April 2026. The reported probability of the transfer remains unclear, listed only as “?”, and there is no public information on when his Heidenheim contract expires – a detail that has fuelled talk he could become a free agent if no extension is agreed.
Traoré, who wears the number 23 shirt for 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and stands at 1.87m, is an orthodox right‑back, operating mainly as a defensive full-back on his preferred right foot. He is currently listed as part of Heidenheim’s first-team squad in the Bundesliga, having established himself in Germany’s top flight after earlier spells in the German system before his move to the club.
Recent data from Transfermarkt confirms his market value at €2.50m as of the latest update, a figure that would represent a relatively low‑cost option for Union if a fee is required rather than a free transfer scenario. Both clubs are operating in the Bundesliga, which could ease negotiations should Union decide to formalise their interest.
Traoré’s most recent season has continued to showcase his defensive reliability from right-back, though specific contractual terms remain undisclosed. That lack of clarity around his deal at Heidenheim leaves open several possibilities, including a cut‑price sale or a departure once any existing agreement has run its course.
If Union Berlin do push ahead, a move to the capital could mark the next step in Traoré’s career, offering him a new stage in the Bundesliga and the chance to further enhance his reputation as a steady, physically imposing full-back.
