Ajax and Sunderland reach agreement on Bertrand Traoré

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Ajax and Sunderland have reached an agreement on the transfer of Bertrand Traoré to the English club. The winger was under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2026.

Date: 01.09.2025

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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Traoré was born on September 6, 1995, in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. The winger is in his second spell in Amsterdam this season, having joined on a free transfer from Spanish side Villarreal CF last summer. Earlier, in the 2016-2017 season, he played for Ajax on loan from English club Chelsea FC and reached the final of the UEFA Europa League.

In total, Traoré played 89 official matches for Ajax's first team, scoring 23 goals.

Alex Kroes: "Through his experience and quality, Bertrand has made a valuable contribution to Ajax in reaching the Champions League. When the opportunity arose for him to play in the Premier League again, we felt he had earned that move. We thank him for his commitment and wish him every success at Sunderland."

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