
By PON_News
Notts County have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Guinean forward Mai Traore from Norwegian side Fredrikstad.
The 25-year-old has joined Meadow Lane for an undisclosed fee, pending visa and international clearance.
Traore has put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year contract, with the club retaining the option to extend his stay by a further year. Known for his pace, power, and eye for goal, the forward brings top-flight experience from Scandinavia, having played over 60 times in Norway’s elite division.
Director Richard Montague expressed his delight at securing the highly-rated striker, believing Traore will add a new dimension to Notts County’s attacking play.
“Mai is a really exciting addition for us. He’s quick, powerful, and possesses a strong ability both to score goals and create opportunities for his teammates,” Montague said.
“He also works incredibly well in a pressing system, his link-up play is strong, and as a left-footed player, he gives us an extra attacking threat. While he has already proved himself in Scandinavia, we believe there’s still plenty more to come from him, and we feel we’re the perfect club to help him reach his full potential.”
Traore began his European football journey in Sweden, signing for third-tier side Vasalunds IF at the age of 19. His early performances in their development teams paved the way for a breakthrough 2020 campaign, where he was instrumental in Vasalunds' promotion push, netting an impressive 23 goals and providing eight assists in 29 matches.
His remarkable performance caught the attention of top-tier clubs, leading to Viking FK from Norway securing his signature. Traore went on to make 36 top-flight appearances for Viking before being loaned out to Tromsø for the 2023 season, where he continued his development in Norway’s top tier.
In January 2023, he made a permanent move to Fredrikstad, and now, just a year later, he is set to embark on the next stage of his career in England with Notts County.
His arrival at Meadow Lane provides the Magpies with another attacking option as they push for success in League Two. With his combination of pace, physicality, and finishing ability, supporters will be eager to see how he adapts to the English game.
As Traore awaits the finalisation of his paperwork, excitement is already building among the Notts County faithful, who will be hoping their new forward can make an immediate impact.
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