New York City FC have confirmed the signing of Benie Traore from FC Basel on a four-year deal. Benie Traore is 23 years old and had consistent form in Switzerland.

FC Basel has announced that Bénie Traoré is transferring to New York City FC in the MLS. Traoré's contract at Basel was due to expire in 2028. The fee for the early transfer is not known.

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.