Nohan Traoré: FC Rouen 1899 linked with move for France-Ivory Coast winger from US Alençon

France-Ivory Coast left winger Nohan Traoré of US Alençon is being linked with a summer move to FC Rouen 1899 in France’s third tier, Championnat National (Ligue 3).

The 23-year-old, born in Paris on 26 June 2003, is reported to be on Rouen’s radar as they assess wide attacking options, with the probability of a deal currently listed as “?” and no fee or agreement disclosed. Data from Transfermarkt records no active contract expiry date for Traoré at Alençon, raising the possibility that he could be available as a free agent if his deal has already run down or is close to expiring.

Traoré, who stands at 1.80m and is predominantly a right-footed left winger, is registered with dual nationality – France and Côte d’Ivoire – and has been turning out for US Alençon 61. His market value is not listed, officially recorded as “None”, leaving room for speculation over whether Rouen could secure a low-cost signing or a free transfer depending on his contractual status.

In his most recent outing for Alençon, against regional rivals on 25 June 2026, Traoré featured on the left flank in a tight contest that finished 1-1. He completed the full 90 minutes, offering width and direct running but without registering a goal or assist, underlining his role as a hard-working wide option rather than a pure finisher in that match.

Traoré’s career to date has been built in the French pyramid, with Alençon providing a platform for his development in senior football. A switch to FC Rouen 1899, themselves an historic name in the domestic game, would represent a step up into a more competitive national environment and a bigger stage.

If Rouen decide to move decisively and the transfer materialises, the move could give Traoré the platform to convert his promise into national attention and shape the next phase of his career in the French professional ranks.