​Hamed Traoré is poised to complete a transfer to Serie A club Genoa, according to a report from Foot Mercato. Traoré arrived at Marseille (OM) from AFC Bournemouth last summer on a loan that carried an obligation to make the move permanent if certain conditions were fulfilled. Those conditions were met, and Traoré officially made his transfer to the Vélodrome permanent for a reported fee of around €7.5 million. Yet his time with OM could prove to be brief.
The season at Marseille proved challenging for Traoré, marked by a series of injuries that restricted him to 19 appearances in all competitions for Les Phocéens. During those appearances, he managed to score three goals and provide two assists, but the campaign was largely hindered by fitness issues.
Traoré has previously featured for Napoli, Sassuolo, and Empoli, and now appears set for another spell in Italy, this time with Genoa. Foot Mercato reports that there is an agreement between Marseille and Genoa in place. The proposed deal would see Traoré move on loan to the Ligurian club, with an option to buy valued at €8 million. If the loan agreement proceeds, Traoré would embark on a new chapter in Serie A, pursuing opportunities in a league he has already experienced through his prior Italian stints.
This potential move would mark Traoré’s return to Italy after spells with his previous clubs, continuing his career trajectory within Serie A. As discussions advance between Marseille and Genoa, the football world is watching to see whether the loan with an €8 million buy option will be finalized, allowing Traoré to join Genoa and seek to rebuild momentum after a difficult season back in France.