Raja Club Athletic pursues Fily Traoré for summer transfer
Raja Club Athletic of Morocco is intensifying its efforts to bolster its squad ahead of the upcoming season, eyeing a prominent striker from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Linafoot league. Fily Traoré, the Malian forward currently with TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi, has emerged as a prime target for the Moroccan club during the ongoing summer transfer window.
Reports from Africafoot indicate that Raja Club Athletic has set its sights on 23-year-old Fily Traoré, who recently concluded a stellar season as the top scorer in Linafoot.
Throughout the 2023/24 campaign, Traoré showcased his prowess by netting an impressive 25 goals and contributing 8 assists across 36 appearances.
Traoré’s standout performances have not gone unnoticed beyond Morocco, with several clubs across Africa expressing interest in his services.
Apart from Raja Club Athletic, Egyptian giants Zamalek, Wydad AC of Morocco, and three Belgian Jupiler Pro League clubs—Union Saint-Gilloise, Club Bruges, and Antwerp—are reportedly monitoring his situation closely.
Sources close to Africafoot suggest that Traoré is inclined towards a potential move to Raja Club Athletic, provided the Moroccan side can present a compelling offer to TP Mazembe.
Negotiations are expected to intensify in the coming weeks as both clubs seek to reach an agreement that satisfies all parties involved.
The pursuit of Fily Traoré underscores Raja Club Athletic’s ambition to strengthen its attacking options for the upcoming season.
His ability to find the back of the net consistently has positioned him as a valuable asset in the competitive landscape of African football.
For TP Mazembe, the potential departure of Traoré represents a significant decision as they evaluate incoming offers amidst keen interest from multiple suitors.
The Lubumbashi-based club will weigh their options carefully before deciding on the striker’s future, considering both sporting and financial aspects of any transfer deal.
As the transfer window progresses, all eyes will be on Raja Club Athletic and TP Mazembe to see if they can finalize an agreement that satisfies the ambitions of both clubs and secures the next chapter in Fily Traoré’s promising career. Stay tuned for further developments as the summer transfer market continues to unfold.
