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Lassina Traoré Transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk to Antwerp
David Van den Broeck reports that Antwerp continues to show interest in Lassina Traoré. The player's transfer to Antwerp failed last month, and the club is considering a new attempt to sign him in the upcoming summer, when he will be available on a free transfer.
David Van den Broeck reports that Antwerp continues to show interest in Lassina Traoré. The player's transfer to Antwerp failed last month, and the club is considering a new attempt to sign him in the upcoming summer, when he will be available on a free transfer.
According to sources for VoetbalPrimeur, Lassina Traoré's transfer to Royal Antwerp FC was not related to medical doubts or fitness. Antwerp and Traoré's camp were initially close to an agreement for the Belgian club to acquire him on a free transfer, with Shakhtar Donetsk set to receive a 40 percent sell-on clause. Upon Traoré's arrival in Antwerp, Shakhtar Donetsk changed the terms, demanding a transfer fee of one million euros and a high sell-on percentage. This change surprised Antwerp and caused the negotiations to fail, as the demands were not acceptable, particularly with Traoré having only five months left on his contract. Negotiations were subsequently broken off and the transfer was cancelled. Shakhtar Donetsk continues to insist on the requested transfer fee, but sources indicate it is likely that Traoré will complete his contract and leave on a free transfer in the summer.
According to sources for VoetbalPrimeur, Lassina Traoré's transfer to Royal Antwerp FC was not related to medical doubts or fitness. Antwerp and Traoré's camp were initially close to an agreement for the Belgian club to acquire him on a free transfer, with Shakhtar Donetsk set to receive a 40 percent sell-on clause. Upon Traoré's arrival in Antwerp, Shakhtar Donetsk changed the terms, demanding a transfer fee of one million euros and a high sell-on percentage. This change surprised Antwerp and caused the negotiations to fail, as the demands were not acceptable, particularly with Traoré having only five months left on his contract. Negotiations were subsequently broken off and the transfer was cancelled. Shakhtar Donetsk continues to insist on the requested transfer fee, but sources indicate it is likely that Traoré will complete his contract and leave on a free transfer in the summer.
Lassina Traoré underwent medical tests with Antwerp on Monday, but the club decided not to sign him due to an ongoing injury and certain demands from Shakhtar Donetsk. The deal was cancelled at the last moment. David Van den Broeck reported that Antwerp almost signed Traoré on deadline day and that the deal with Shakhtar was cancelled. Traoré's contract with Shakhtar expires in the summer, at which point he could be signed by Antwerp for free.
Lassina Traoré underwent medical tests with Antwerp on Monday, but the club decided not to sign him due to an ongoing injury and certain demands from Shakhtar Donetsk. The deal was cancelled at the last moment. David Van den Broeck reported that Antwerp almost signed Traoré on deadline day and that the deal with Shakhtar was cancelled. Traoré's contract with Shakhtar expires in the summer, at which point he could be signed by Antwerp for free.
Antwerp continues to show interest in Shakhtar centre-forward Lassina Traore and may attempt to reach an agreement for his transfer in the January transfer window. Traore's contract with Shakhtar expires in the summer, making him a free agent, and he is no longer needed by head coach Arda Turan. Antwerp's decision on a January transfer will depend on how well the player performs for the Burkina Faso national team at the Africa Cup of Nations, which is currently taking place in Morocco. The club is closely monitoring Traore at the tournament to assess how he has recovered from a series of serious injuries.
Antwerp continues to show interest in Shakhtar centre-forward Lassina Traore and may attempt to reach an agreement for his transfer in the January transfer window. Traore's contract with Shakhtar expires in the summer, making him a free agent, and he is no longer needed by head coach Arda Turan. Antwerp's decision on a January transfer will depend on how well the player performs for the Burkina Faso national team at the Africa Cup of Nations, which is currently taking place in Morocco. The club is closely monitoring Traore at the tournament to assess how he has recovered from a series of serious injuries.
Royal Antwerp FC is considering a new attempt to sign Lassina Traoré. According to Gazet van Antwerpen, Traoré is a player that sporting director Marc Overmars wants to sign. A transfer did not happen last summer, partly because of the intervention of Shakhtar coach Arda Turan and a hamstring injury to the player. Traoré is now nearing the end of his contract and could leave this winter for a relatively low amount. He was declared fit by the Burkina Faso national team coach and scored a goal against Sudan. Antwerp is monitoring his performance closely but will only act if Traoré is medically fully fit. A winter transfer is only considered if he overcomes these medical concerns, as Traoré previously missed two Africa Cups due to serious injuries.
Royal Antwerp FC is considering a new attempt to sign Lassina Traoré. According to Gazet van Antwerpen, Traoré is a player that sporting director Marc Overmars wants to sign. A transfer did not happen last summer, partly because of the intervention of Shakhtar coach Arda Turan and a hamstring injury to the player. Traoré is now nearing the end of his contract and could leave this winter for a relatively low amount. He was declared fit by the Burkina Faso national team coach and scored a goal against Sudan. Antwerp is monitoring his performance closely but will only act if Traoré is medically fully fit. A winter transfer is only considered if he overcomes these medical concerns, as Traoré previously missed two Africa Cups due to serious injuries.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Antwerp has an ongoing interest in acquiring Lassina Traoré from Shakhtar Donetsk. Last summer, Antwerp wanted to offer 2.5 million euros plus a substantial resale percentage, but Shakhtar did not accept the terms. Antwerp's interest has continued and they now hope for a lower price, especially due to Traoré's injury history. From July 1, Traoré will be available on a free transfer, which Antwerp hopes to utilize.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Antwerp has an ongoing interest in acquiring Lassina Traoré from Shakhtar Donetsk. Last summer, Antwerp wanted to offer 2.5 million euros plus a substantial resale percentage, but Shakhtar did not accept the terms. Antwerp's interest has continued and they now hope for a lower price, especially due to Traoré's injury history. From July 1, Traoré will be available on a free transfer, which Antwerp hopes to utilize.
Antwerp's technical director Marc Overmars was interested in signing Lassina Traoré from Shakhtar Donetsk. However, the transfer is now off because Traoré has suffered a quadriceps injury and requires surgery, making him unavailable for a significant period.
Antwerp's technical director Marc Overmars was interested in signing Lassina Traoré from Shakhtar Donetsk. However, the transfer is now off because Traoré has suffered a quadriceps injury and requires surgery, making him unavailable for a significant period.
Antwerp was interested in signing Lassina Traoré, who is in his last contract year at Shakhtar Donetsk. Marc Overmars, who brought Traoré to Ajax, wanted to take advantage of this situation. However, the deal is now off as Antwerp has withdrawn from the race to sign him.
Antwerp was interested in signing Lassina Traoré, who is in his last contract year at Shakhtar Donetsk. Marc Overmars, who brought Traoré to Ajax, wanted to take advantage of this situation. However, the deal is now off as Antwerp has withdrawn from the race to sign him.
Antwerp had shown interest in Lassina Traoré, who is entering his last contract year at Shakhtar Donetsk. Marc Overmars, who previously brought Traoré to Ajax, wanted to capitalize on this situation. However, Antwerp has withdrawn from the race to sign Traoré as the transfer is no longer pursued by the club.
Antwerp had shown interest in Lassina Traoré, who is entering his last contract year at Shakhtar Donetsk. Marc Overmars, who previously brought Traoré to Ajax, wanted to capitalize on this situation. However, Antwerp has withdrawn from the race to sign Traoré as the transfer is no longer pursued by the club.
Antwerp is interested in signing Lassina Traoré, who is currently in his last contract year with Shakhtar Donetsk. Antwerp hopes to secure his transfer for two to three million euros. Traoré is considered a top target for Antwerp, and negotiations are ongoing with Shakhtar Donetsk. Traoré is open to a reunion with Marc Overmars, who previously brought him to Ajax. Traoré would form a tandem with Vincent Janssen at Antwerp.
Antwerp is interested in signing Lassina Traoré, who is currently in his last contract year with Shakhtar Donetsk. Antwerp hopes to secure his transfer for two to three million euros. Traoré is considered a top target for Antwerp, and negotiations are ongoing with Shakhtar Donetsk. Traoré is open to a reunion with Marc Overmars, who previously brought him to Ajax. Traoré would form a tandem with Vincent Janssen at Antwerp.
Antwerp is showing interest in acquiring Lassina Traoré, a Burkinese international who currently plays for Shakhtar Donetsk. Traoré, who was previously recruited to Ajax by Marc Overmars, is reportedly open to the move. Despite this, Shakhtar's coach, Arda Turan, is keen on retaining him. Antwerp has put forward an offer of approximately 2.5 million EUR for Traoré, although his market value is believed to be around 4 million EUR. While no agreement has been reached yet, discussions are continuing. Traoré made the move from Ajax to Shakhtar Donetsk in 2021 for an estimated 10 million EUR and has managed to score 24 goals in 96 matches, even while facing injury setbacks. With his contract in Ukraine due to expire in a year, there is a sense of urgency in the transfer talks. Antwerp is hoping to close the deal soon, as they intend for Traoré to compete with Vincent Janssen in the forward position.
Antwerp is showing interest in acquiring Lassina Traoré, a Burkinese international who currently plays for Shakhtar Donetsk. Traoré, who was previously recruited to Ajax by Marc Overmars, is reportedly open to the move. Despite this, Shakhtar's coach, Arda Turan, is keen on retaining him. Antwerp has put forward an offer of approximately 2.5 million EUR for Traoré, although his market value is believed to be around 4 million EUR. While no agreement has been reached yet, discussions are continuing. Traoré made the move from Ajax to Shakhtar Donetsk in 2021 for an estimated 10 million EUR and has managed to score 24 goals in 96 matches, even while facing injury setbacks. With his contract in Ukraine due to expire in a year, there is a sense of urgency in the transfer talks. Antwerp is hoping to close the deal soon, as they intend for Traoré to compete with Vincent Janssen in the forward position.
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