The talented duo of Sékou Koné and Hamidou Makalou, affiliated with the esteemed JMG academy in Mali, are poised for a significant opportunity as they are set to undergo trials with the prestigious Red Bull Salzburg.
Anticipation is building around this prospect, as both players are scheduled to participate in a tournament in Austria from March 13 to 27, 2024.
Following this competition, Koné and Makalou are expected to join the ranks of Red Bull Salzburg, marking a crucial phase in their burgeoning careers.
The trial period at Red Bull Salzburg will serve as a platform for these emerging talents to showcase their skills, with the scrutiny of scouts and representatives from several prominent European clubs.
Notably, a keen interest has been expressed by around ten clubs, spanning from France, Italy to England.
This trial stint opens the door for Koné and Makalou to be evaluated by these top-tier European teams, presenting a potential pathway for them to transition to higher levels of competition.
Both players, nurtured under the JMG academy’s guidance, carry immense potential, and the upcoming trials offer them an opportunity to make a mark on the international stage.
Sékou Koné, in particular, who recently celebrated his 18th birthday, holds the prospect of making a significant leap to European football, enriching his experience and contributing to the broader narrative of African talent flourishing on the global football stage.
The football fraternity eagerly awaits the outcome of this pivotal juncture in the promising careers of Sékou Koné and Hamidou Makalou.
