HAMARI TRAORE NEWS

Signs contract extension until 2026 Traore has signed a contract extension with Real Sociedad that will keep him at the club until 2026, the club announced.

Impact Traore joined Real Sociedad to assist in the development of young players with his experience. The club has shown strong confidence in the Malian defender by extending his contract during his recovery from a long-term ACL injury, which is expected to sideline him for at least another four months. Once fully fit, Traore will face healthy competition with Jon Aramburu for the right-back spot.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with torn ACL Traore was diagnosed with a torn ACL on Monday and will undergo surgery in the coming days, the club announced Monday. The right-back is expected to miss most of the 2024/25 season...

Impact This is undoubtedly a worst-case scenario for Traore, though manager Imanol Alguacil had already stated that his condition "looked really bad" after he left Sunday's draw against Getafe with the injury. Aihen Munoz could be an option to replace him for the time being, as Traore was expected to operate as the starting right-back for Real Sociedad when healthy.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury looks serious Traore injured his knee and subbed out in the 66th minute of Sunday's 0-0 draw against Getafe. According to manager Imanol Alguacil, "Traore's condition looks very bad."

Impact Traore is set for scans following a knee injury against Getafe. He could be sidelined for the next few weeks or more, depending on the results from the scans. He's started all four games at right back, totaling an assist with 11 tackles and 11 clearances. If the defender does get sidelines, then Aihen Munoz could be his replacement in the starting XI for Sociedad.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists at Espanyol Traore assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Espanyol.

Impact Traore created Takefusa Kubo's game-winner in the 80th minute with his first assist in the campaign. The right-back also led Real Sociedad in chances created during the match. He assisted only twice in 2023-24, so he's not expected to create too many goals in 2024-25.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two chances created Traore generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact In his first game back from a two-game injury absence, Traore registered a shot for the fourth time in five appearances. It also marked the second time he accounted for at least two chances created within his last four games played. On the defensive side, he picked up his 13th interception in 10 outings.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Traore (calf) is on the bench for Monday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Traore is back on the team sheet Monday, ending his two-match absence after overcoming a calf issue. The defender should be expected to finish out the season in the starting role at right-back, as he has started in 31 of his 35 appearances this campaign.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready to plsy Traore (calf) will not be an option for Saturday's clash with Las Palmas, per manager Imanol Alguacil.

Impact Traore is still feeling the affects of a calf injury and is set to miss his second match in a row. He's started the last nine matches played in a row, logging in 17 crosses (three accurate), 13 tackles, 12 interceptions and 12 clearances in that span. This will give ALvaro Odriozola another shot to start at right back for the team.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Traore registered two shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Osasuna.

Impact Traore is back on the pitch for Real Sociedad after returning from national team duty with Mali. He is expected to start again at right back for the team after having recorded two assists with 29 clearances, 28 crosses (eight on target) and 30 tackles (15 won) in 20 La Liga appearances, 17 of them coming as starts.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Traore (AFCON) has rejoined the squad ahead of Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash with Mallorca.

Impact Traore missed the club's last four La Liga clashes while on international duty with Mali. Before departing, the right-back started in five of his last six matches, racking up five shots (zero on target), 11 crosses (four accurate) and 13 clearances. Traore figures to retake his place in the starting XI ahead of Alvaro Odriozola (knee) versus Osasuna on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in AFCON Traore will miss Real Sociedad's next two matches since he's at the AFCON with Mali.

Impact Traore was called up to defend Mali in the AFCON, and his return date will be determined by how far the team advances in the tournament. Alvaro Odriozola (hip) is expected to see most of the playing time at right-back while Traore is out.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next match Traore was handed his fifth yellow card of the season and will not be an option for Jan 13 trip to Athletic Club.

Impact Traore has appeared in the last nine matches in a row, seven of them coming as starts. He totaled an assist with 17 crosses (seven won), 17 clearances and 10 tackles in that span. Alvaro Odriozola is expected to get the call at right back to face off against Athletic Club.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On starting XI Traore (undisclosed) is starting for Tuesday's match against Alaves.

Impact Traore has recovered from a minor injury and is starting Tuesday. He's started six of the last eight matches, logging in an assist with 16 crosses (seven accurate), 10 tackles and 15 clearances in that span.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Alaves Traore (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's match against Deportivo Alaves after being listed on the squad list.

Impact Traore could avoid missing any time with his most recent injury after having two weeks of rest due to the international break, as he was listed on the squad list for Tuesday's contest. The defender could find himself in the starting XI against Alaves, as he has started in all but four matches this season. If he doesn't start but is selected to play, expect him to get a few minutes off the bench to at least test his legs after the knock.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off after 23 minutes Traore was forced off in the second half of Thursday's 0-0 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Traore entered the match at halftime, but had to be replaced by Aritz Eulstondo after just 23 minutes on the pitch. The fullback has almost two weeks to recover before Sociedad's next La Liga fixture.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances Traore crossed once inaccurately, made two tackles (winning one) and three clearances during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Traore was a part of the Sociedad back line that kept a clean sheet on Sunday. The fullback has helped his club to four clean sheets in 17 league appearances while making seven clearances, two blocks and six tackles across his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist versus Sevilla Traore provided an assist, created two chances, made three tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Traore was solid on defense, never getting in trouble and neutralizing most plays originated on his flank. However, his biggest contribution came on offense as he was credited with an assist to Umar Sadiq on his side's second goal. That was the second assist of the campaign for the right-back, who's still mostly reliant on what he does defensively for being relevant fantasy-wise.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Almeria Traore is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Almeria.

Impact Traore returns from a leg injury which kept him out of mid week action against Benfica. The fullback has provided one assist, created 14 chances and crossed 13 times in 12 La Liga appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks ready for weekend Traore (leg) is expected to be good to go for Saturday's trip to Almeria, said manager Imanol Alguacil per Marca. "I saw him jumping with everyone, celebrating the victory, so he...

Impact Traore is expected to return to the lineup Saturday after missing last match with a leg injury. He's started 14 of the 15 matches this season, recording an assist with 19 clearances, 23 tackles (13 won) and 19 crosses (two accurate) so far.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Benfica Traore (leg) is out for Wednesday's match against Benfica.

Impact Traore will be sidelined for the first time this season, missing Wednesday's match due to a leg injury. The defender originally made the squad list and was expected to play, but the club must be taking the cautionary route by sitting him this match. He could be back for the weekend match against Almeria but could also be held out until after the international break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Traore (leg) is in the preliminary squad for Wednesday's clash with Benfica.

Impact Traore picked up a knock and was brought off against Barcelona. He is now available once more and is an option for Wednesday's clash with Benfica. The defender should slot back into the starting XI at right-back if he doesn't show any signs of the injury he picked up against Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early with injury Traore left Saturday's match against Barcelona in the 63rd minute due to an apparent injury.

Impact Traore was forced off in Saturday's match after picking up an apparent knock to his leg. The defender seemed frustrated when being taken off, so it seems somewhat safe to assume that the substitution was more for caution than anything, and it is only a slight knock. He was replaced by Artiz Elustondo after being taken off, who will most likely fill in for Traore if he misses any time with the injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers three crosses Traore registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Benfica.

Impact Traore wasn't amazing in Tuesday's match but did double the number of crosses he has in the competition, bringing him to six on the campaign. The defender is yet to miss a start in the UCL this season but hasn't been too fruitful in his appearances, only notching two tackles, three chances created, four interceptions and six crosses through three matches.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, takes two shots Traore assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-3 victory against Granada.

Impact Traore was credited with an assist in Real Sociedad's second goal, though his lone merit was passing the ball to Takefusa Kubo, who did all the rest with a cut inside and a superb definition into the far post. Traore gets most of his value from defensive stats, but he has also shown the ability to move forward when given the chance. He has racked up eight chances created in four starts so far in league play.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Sociedad Traore has signed a three-year contract with Real Sociedad after leaving Rennes as a free agent, the club announced Friday.

Impact Traore posted six goals and 24 assists across 239 appearances in all competitions during a six-year stint with Rennes, including four goals and 14 assists in 64 Ligue 1 games (61 starts) during the last two seasons. The 31-year-old also started six Champions League group stage games back in Fall 2020, which will be a boon to his new club Sociedad in their first campaign back in Europe's premier tournament in a decade. Traore could take over the starting right-back position from Andoni Gorosabel and Aritz Elustondo at La Real.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe nets winner as PSG edges Nice to stay top in Ligue 1

Kylian Mbappe has scored a late winner for defending champion Paris Saint-Germain to edge Nice 2-1 and restore its two-point lead over Marseille in the French league

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS