Bénie Traoré was previously linked with New York Red Bulls. On Thursday, FC Basel confirmed that Traoré was excused from training in Basel for negotiations. According to Blick, the player could sign a contract with New York City FC in the coming days. A medical check is expected to happen this weekend. The transfer fee amount is not yet known. In the winter, there were reportedly interested parties willing to pay several million Swiss francs as a transfer fee. The payment is now expected to come from New York. New York City FC is described as the light-blue city rival of New York Red Bulls and as part of the City Football Group.

FC Basel confirmed to the Basler Zeitung that Bénie Traoré was released to negotiate with another club. According to the Basler Zeitung, the New York Red Bulls have now succeeded in the competition to sign Bénie Traoré. FC Basel hopes to receive a double-digit million amount for the player.

After two years at FC Basel, Bénie Traoré wants to leave the club. There was interest from abroad last summer and winter, and FC Basel hopes for a transfer fee in the double-digit million range for Traoré.

FC Basel received offers for their 22-year-old Ivorian winger, Bénie Traoré. No details on the clubs making the offers. Traoré is reportedly relaxed about the situation, knowing that good performances in the Europa League could attract more interest in winter. His contract with the Swiss club runs until June 2028. According to Transfermarkt, the player's current market value is €10 million.