Burkina Faso centre-forward Lassina Traoré is being linked with a move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Polish side Legia Warszawa, according to transfer speculation in Ukraine and Poland.
The 25-year-old, who is valued at €5.00m on Transfermarkt, is the subject of a reported approach from the Ekstraklasa club, with the probability of a deal currently listed as “?” on the transfer database. There is no confirmed contract end date at Shakhtar, leaving open the possibility that Traoré could yet be available as a free agent if his situation in Donetsk changes.
Traoré, born on 12 January 2001 in Bobo-Dioulasso, has been playing as a centre-forward for Shakhtar D. in the Ukrainian Premier Liga and wears the number 2 shirt. A right-footed attacker standing at 1.83m, he is listed as operating mainly through the middle in an attacking role. He is also a full Burkina Faso international, representing his country while continuing his club career in Ukraine.
Recent months have seen Traoré feature for Shakhtar in domestic competition, with his latest outings coming in the Premier Liga in 2026, where he has continued to lead the line in a side rebuilding amid ongoing uncertainty around Ukrainian football. Detailed figures from his most recent league appearance – including the opponent, date, and scoreline – are not provided in the current data, but he has remained part of the first-team picture.
With no public update on his contract expiry and a market value that would make him a comparatively affordable option for an ambitious Ekstraklasa side, Legia’s interest is likely to focus on whether Shakhtar are prepared to negotiate a fee or risk him running down his deal and leaving as a free agent.
If the move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Legia Warszawa does materialise, it could offer Traoré a fresh platform in Poland’s top flight to enhance his reputation in European football and reshape the next phase of his career.
