Following a successful season at TFF 1. Lig club Sarıyer, 29-year-old Malian midfielder Hamidou Traoré is reportedly a target for Kocaelispor. The player, known for his energy and experience, has also attracted attention from Süper Lig teams due to his performance, which included providing a match-winning assist against Bodrum FK in the final week of the season. It is understood that Traoré is open to playing for a big club again, and a decision on his future is expected to be made in the coming days. Traoré joined Sarıyer in July 2025, and his contract is set to expire in June 2026. He has one cap for the Malian national team, and Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €500k.