Elohim Kaboré allowed to leave Hammarby as transfer move gathers pace

Elohim Kaboré has been given permission by Hammarby IF to travel abroad to complete a potential transfer, with the 19-year-old Ivory Coast striker set to miss the Swedish club’s upcoming Allsvenskan match against BK Häcken.

Hammarby have confirmed that Kaboré is currently in talks with an unnamed foreign club.

The proposed move is understood to be a loan deal that would include an option to buy, although the identity of his potential new club has not been disclosed.

The decision increases the likelihood that Kaboré will leave Hammarby after his progress stalled during the current season.

Hammarby approve Kaboré’s departure

The Swedish club confirmed that the young forward has been allowed to travel abroad as negotiations over a transfer continue.

Kaboré’s absence from the squad for the match against BK Häcken means the striker is now expected to remain away from Hammarby’s first-team group while the proposed move is being completed.

The club has provided few details about the destination, but confirmed that the player is visiting another club as part of the process.

The transfer being discussed is a loan with an option to buy.

Such an arrangement would allow the interested side to assess Kaboré before making a decision over a permanent move.

For Hammarby, the agreement could bring an end to a period in which the Ivory Coast Under-23 international has found it increasingly difficult to secure regular starting opportunities.

Kaboré’s first season in Sweden

Kaboré joined Hammarby from ASEC Mimosas in 2025 and quickly became involved in the club’s first-team plans.

During his first season, he made 14 appearances in the Allsvenskan.

He started three of those matches and scored twice, giving him an opportunity to establish himself in Swedish football.

His position has since changed significantly.

This season, Kaboré has started only two league matches, limiting his opportunities to build on the progress made during his first campaign.

The teenager has also made clear that he has ambitions for the next stage of his career.

His frustration over his reduced role has increased as he has struggled to secure regular playing time.

Elohim Kaboré har fått tillåtelse att besöka en utländsk klubb och är inte med i dagens matchtrupp – läs mer 👇https://t.co/4ApvDu1TAG#Bajen pic.twitter.com/Unp1MMhAUq

— Hammarby Fotboll (@hammarbyfotboll) August 9, 2026

A chance to regain momentum

The proposed loan could give Kaboré an opportunity to rebuild his momentum by playing more regularly.

At 19, increased responsibility and consistent minutes could be important to his development, particularly after his reduced involvement at Hammarby this season.

The option to buy also gives the unnamed club time to assess the striker before deciding whether to make the move permanent.

Hammarby’s decision to allow Kaboré to travel therefore points towards an imminent change for the young forward, although the final destination has yet to be confirmed.

For now, the Swedish club has confirmed only that the Ivory Coast Under-23 international is negotiating a move abroad.

Kaboré’s immediate future will depend on whether the discussions result in an agreement, but Hammarby’s decision to permit him to leave suggests his time at the club could be approaching its end.