Amadou Bakayoko

Bakayoko was born in Sierra Leone but lived in Guinea until the age of six, before moving to the Netherlands where he lived until he was 10.{{cite news|title=HOW ARE FOOTBALLERS DEALING WITH LOCKDOWN?│AMADOU BAKAYOKO'S JOURNEY TO FOOTBALL|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V61MsnE8luU|accessdate=15 February 2022|newspaper=YouTube|date=4 May 2020}}{{cite news|title='Absolutely possible' – Coventry City star spells out his domestic and international dreams|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-amadou-bakayoko-18145957|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=24 April 2020|access-date=27 April 2024}}{{cite news|title=Put your shirt on Amadou Bakayoko making a Walsall difference|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2016/10/11/put-your-shirt-on-amadou-bakayoko-making-a-walsall-difference/|website=Express and Star|date=10 October 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}{{cite news|title=Out of Africa, it's Bak to the Banks's for Walsall's Amadou Bakayoko|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2016/10/12/out-of-africa-its-bak-to-the-bankss-for-walsalls-amadou-bakayoko/|website=Express and Star|date=12 October 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}} While living at the Netherlands, Bakayoko played for FC Groningen "for about a week or two" but left the club when his family moved to England. The family’s decision to move to surprised him, as his mother initially told him and his brother "that it was a holiday". After moving to England, he began playing in Birmingham, including a Sunday football team before winning a scholarship at Walsall.{{cite web|url=http://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/article/amadou-bakayoko-dec-2013-1209676.aspx|title=BAKAYOKO DETERMINED TO TAKE CHANCE|website=Walsall F.C.|date=2 December 2013|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205043435/http://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/article/amadou-bakayoko-dec-2013-1209676.aspx|archive-date=5 December 2013|url-status=dead}} After prolific goal scoring at youth and reserve team level, Bakayoko was offered a one-year professional contract at Walsall in December 2013.{{cite news|title=Amadou Bakayoko 'proud' to be given professional contract|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25186328|accessdate=6 April 2014|newspaper=BBC Sport|date=2 December 2013}} A month later, he was named in 'The 11' by League Football Education.{{cite web|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2014/january/bakayoko-recognised-by-lfe/|title=BAKAYOKO RECOGNISED BY LFE|website=Walsall F.C.|date=28 January 2014|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807233904/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2014/january/bakayoko-recognised-by-lfe/|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} Bakayoko made his debut for the "Saddlers" on 5 April 2014, replacing Michael Ngoo 68 minutes into a 1–0 defeat to Port Vale at Vale Park.{{cite news|title=Port Vale 1–0 Walsall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26796276|accessdate=6 April 2014|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 April 2014}} He went on to make six appearances in the 2013–14 season.

Ahead of the 2014–15 season, Bakayoko switched number shirt from twenty–seven to twenty.{{cite web|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2014/july/squad-numbers-201415/|title=SQUAD NUMBERS 2014/15|publisher=Walsall|date=28 July 2014|access-date=27 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811120353/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2014/july/squad-umbers-201415/|archive-date=11 August 2020|url-status=live}} However, he appeared three times for Walsall by October, with his playing time coming from the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Port Vale 1–1 Walsall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28646750|website=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2014|access-date=27 April 2024}}{{cite news|title=Report and pictures of Walsall 1 Yeovil 2|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2014/08/19/walsall-1-yeovil-town-2/|website=Express and Star|date=19 August 2014|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Gillingham 1–1 Walsall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29187080|website=BBC Sport|date=20 September 2014|access-date=27 April 2024}} After his loan spell at Southport ended, Bakayoko returned to the club and continued to find his playing time coming from the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Walsall 0 Leyton Orient 2 – Report and pictures|url=http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/walsall-fc/2015/02/28/walsall-0-leyton-orient-2-report-and-pictures/|website=Express and Star|date=28 February 2015|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall Blog: Away the lads|url=http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/walsall-fc/2015/03/06/walsall-blog-away-the-lads/|website=Express and Star|date=6 March 2015|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Dean Smith wants to play it calm and cool|url=http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/walsall-fc/2015/04/02/dean-smith-wants-to-play-it-calm-and-cool/|website=Express and Star|date=2 April 2015|access-date=27 April 2024}} At the end of the 2014–15 season, he went on to make seven appearances in all competitions. Following this, Bakayoko signed a contract extension with Walsall.{{cite news|title=Walsall striker Amadou Bakayoko signs new contract|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32736510|website=BBC Sport|date=14 May 2015|access-date=27 April 2024}}

Ahead off the 2016–17 season, Bakayoko signed a one–year contract extension with Walsall, having been offered one by the club.{{cite web|url=http://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-retained-and-released-3120629.aspx|title=CLUB STATEMENT: RETAINED AND RELEASED|website=Walsall F.C.|date=20 May 2016|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520200055/http://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-retained-and-released-3120629.aspx|archive-date=20 May 2016|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2016/may/bakayoko-signs-one-year-deal/|title=BAKAYOKO SIGNS ONE-YEAR DEAL|website=Walsall F.C.|date=27 May 2016|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807143516/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2016/may/bakayoko-signs-one-year-deal/|archive-date=7 August 2020|url-status=live}} Upon signing a new contract with Walsall, he stated his aim was to make a first team breakthrough with the club.{{cite news|title=Make-or-break for Walsall striker Amadou Bakayoko|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2016/05/27/make-or-break-for-walsall-striker-amadou-bakayoko/|website=Express and Star|date=27 May 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Amadou Bakayoko keen for Walsall impact|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2016/07/28/amadou-bakayoko-working-hard-for-walsall/|website=Express and Star|date=28 July 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Amadou Bakayoko: I will grab my chance at Walsall|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2016/09/03/amadou-bakayoko-i-will-grab-my-chance-at-walsall/|website=Express and Star|date=3 September 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}} Bakayoko scored his first goals for Walsall when he scored a hat-trick in an EFL Trophy tie against Grimsby Town on 30 August 2016.{{cite news|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/walsall-fc/2016/08/30/checkatrade-trophy-walsall-5-grimsby-2-report-and-pictures/|title=Walsall 5 Grimsby 2|publisher=expressandstar.com|date=30 August 2016|accessdate=31 August 2016|archive-date=4 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004210320/http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/walsall-fc/2016/08/30/checkatrade-trophy-walsall-5-grimsby-2-report-and-pictures/|url-status=dead}} In another EFL Trophy match against Sheffield United on 4 October 2016, he set up the club’s opening goal of the game before scoring a goal for himself, in a 2–1 win.{{cite news|title=Checkatrade Trophy: Sheffield United 1 Walsall 2 – Report and pictures|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2016/10/04/checkatrade-trophy-sheffield-united-1-walsall-2-report/|website=Express and Star|date=4 October 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}} A week later on 15 October 2016, Bakayoko scored his first league goal in a 3–2 win over Shrewsbury Town, though he was later sent off in the same match.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37593884|title=Walsall 3–2 Shrewsbury|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 October 2016|accessdate=24 October 2016}} He scored two goals against Sheffield United in the two league meetings, with the first one occurred on 29 November 2016 and the second occurred on 14 January 2017.{{cite news|title=Sheffield United 0–1 Walsall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37526900|website=BBC Sport|date=29 November 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall 4–1 Sheffield United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38539154|website=BBC Sport|date=14 January 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} Once again, Bakayoko scored two goals against and Oldham Athletic in two meetings this season, with the first one occurred on 13 December 2016 and the second occurred on 4 March 2017.{{cite news|title=Checkatrade Trophy: Walsall 1 Oldham 3 – Report|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2016/12/13/walsall-1-oldham-3-report/|website=Express and Star|date=13 December 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall 2–0 Oldham Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39086451|website=BBC Sport|date=4 March 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} On 7 November 2016, Bakayoko signed a two–year contract with Walsall, keeping him until 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2016/november/bakayoko-signs-new-contract/|title=BAKAYOKO SIGNS NEW CONTRACT|website=Walsall F.C.|date=7 November 2016|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804020403/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2016/november/bakayoko-signs-new-contract/|archive-date=4 August 2020|url-status=live}} Having started out on the substitute bench and competed over a first choice striker role against Andreas Makris and Simeon Jackson, he soon won his place in the first team and became the club's first choice striker.{{cite news|title=Jon Whitney says Amadou Bakayoko is staking a claim for regular Walsall start|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2016/09/02/jon-whitney-says-amadou-bakayoko-is-stacking-a-claim-for-regular-walsall-start/|website=Express and Star|date=2 September 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=James O'Connor: Sky is the limit for Walsall youngster Amadou Bakayoko|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2016/12/02/james-oconnor-sky-is-the-limit-for-walsall-youngster-amadou-bakayoko/|website=Express and Star|date=2 December 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Amadou Bakayoko: Walsall's success last season kicks me on|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/02/09/amadou-bakayoko-walsalls-success-last-season-kicks-me-on/|website=Express and Star|date=9 February 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall striker Amadou Bakayoko not resting on his laurels|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/03/07/walsall-striker-amadou-bakayoko-not-resting-on-his-laurels/|website=Express and Star|date=7 March 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} However due to goal drought, Bakayoko was demoted back to the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Scunthorpe 0 Walsall 0 – Report and pictures|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/02/14/scunthorpe-0-walsall-0-report/|website=Express and Star|date=14 February 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Jon Whitney: Walsall did all they could to win|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/03/11/jon-whitney-walsall-did-all-they-could-to-win/|website=Express and Star|date=11 March 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Saddlers Social: Andreas Makris finally off the mark for Walsall|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/04/13/saddlers-social-andreas-makris-finally-off-the-mark-for-walsall/|website=Express and Star|date=13 April 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} However, he suffered a "minor groin injury" that saw him out for two matches.{{cite news|title=Jon Whitney: I have to give Walsall players a chance to shine|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/04/03/jon-whitney-i-have-to-give-walsall-players-a-chance-to-shine/|website=Express and Star|date=3 April 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} Bakayoko made his return from injury, starting the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against Shrewsbury Town on 14 April 2017.{{cite news|title=Shrewsbury Town 1 Walsall 1 – Report and pictures|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/04/14/shrewsbury-town-1-walsall-1-report/|website=Express and Star|date=14 April 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} At the end of the 2016–17 season, he made forty–five appearances and scoring ten times in all competitions. For his performance, Bakayoko was named Walsall's Young Player of the season.{{cite news|title=Jon Whitney: Isaiah Osbourne won't be a Walsall player next season|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/05/01/jon-whitney-isaiah-osbourne-doesnt-want-to-play-for-walsall/|website=Express and Star|date=1 May 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}

At the start of the 2017–18 season, Bakayoko scored two goals for Walsall, coming against Sheffield United and Bradford City.{{cite news|title=Sheffield United 3–2 Walsall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40798478|website=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall 3–3 Bradford City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40983705|website=BBC Sport|date=26 August 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} He continued to regain his first team place for the side, becoming the club’s first choice striker.{{cite news|title=Bakayoko has belief in the Saddlers|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/08/11/bakayoko-has-belief-in-the-saddlers/|website=Express and Star|date=11 August 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Amadou Bakayoko: Trust me to be the main Walsall man|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/08/31/amadou-bakayoko-trust-me-to-be-the-main-walsall-man/|website=Express and Star|date=31 August 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall boss Jon Whitney delighted by Amadou Bakayoko display|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/10/23/jon-whitney-delighted-by-amadou-bakayoko-display/|website=Express and Star|date=23 October 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall 1 Northampton Town 0 – Report and pictures|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2018/04/28/walsall-1-northampton-town-0---report/|website=Express and Star|date=28 April 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Amadou Bakayoko vows to learn from his Walsall mistakes|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2018/05/05/bakayoko-vows-to-learn-from-his-mistakes/|website=Express and Star|date=5 May 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}} On 12 September 2017, Bakayoko scored his third goal of the season, in a 5–1 loss against Rotherham United.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 5–1 Walsall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41156407|website=BBC Sport|date=12 September 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} In a match against Coventry City on 3 October 2017, he set up the last minute equalising goal for Dan Agyei, which a 2–2 draw send the match penalty shoot–out and then successfully converted a shootout, as Walsall lose 4–3.{{cite news|title=Walsall 2 Coventry 2 (3–4 after penalties) – Report and pictures|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/10/03/walsall-2-coventry-2-3-4-after-penalties---report-and-pictures/|website=Express and Star|date=3 October 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} However, Bakayoko received criticism from the club’s supporters for his goal drought.{{cite news|title=Jon Whitney puts Walsall arm around Amadou Bakayoko|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/10/31/whitney-puts-arm-around-bakayoko/|website=Express and Star|date=31 October 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Boo-boys hitting Walsall's confidence|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/12/05/boo-boys-hitting-walsalls-confidence/|website=Express and Star|date=5 December 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} In response, Bakayoko scored three goals throughout November, coming against Newport County, Shrewsbury Town and AFC Wimbledon.{{cite news|title=Newport County 2–1 Walsall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41785540|website=BBC Sport|date=4 November 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Checkatrade Trophy: Shrewsbury 0 Walsall 1 – Report and pictures|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/11/07/checkatrade-trophy-shrewsbury-0-walsall-1---report-and-pictures/|website=Express and Star|date=7 November 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=AFC Wimbledon 1–2 Walsall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42034899|website=BBC Sport|date=25 November 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} However in a match against Northampton Town on 16 December 2017, he received a straight red card for a poor challenge, in a 2–1 loss.{{cite news|title=Northampton Town 2–1 Walsall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42290056|website=BBC Sport|date=16 December 2017|access-date=27 April 2024}} After serving a three match suspension, Bakayoko returned to the starting line–up, in a 1–0 loss against Plymouth Argyle on 1 January 2018.{{cite news|title=Plymouth 1 Walsall 0 – Report and pictures|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2018/01/01/plymouth-1-walsall-0---report-and-pictures/|website=Express and Star|date=1 January 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}} In a follow–up match against Oxford United, he scored his seventh goal of the season, in a 2–1 win.{{cite news|title=Walsall 2–1 Oxford United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42587700|website=BBC Sport|date=13 January 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}} In a match against Doncaster Rovers on 13 February 2018, Bakayoko scored his eighth goal of the season in the 71st minute, having come on as a substitute eleven minutes earlier, in a 4–2 win.{{cite news|title=Walsall 4–2 Doncaster Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42955368|website=BBC Sport|date=13 February 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}} At the end of the 2017–18 season, he went on to make forty–seven appearances and scoring eight times in all competitions. His contract was extended by Walsall at the end of the 2017–18 season after the club exercised an option.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44083453|title=Erhun Oztumer: Walsall midfielder says he would like to leave Saddlers|date=11 May 2018|accessdate=11 May 2018|publisher=BBC Sport}}

On 9 October 2014, Bakayoko joined Conference Premier side Southport on a month's loan.{{cite news|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/other-football/walsall-fc/2014/10/09/walsalls-amadou-bakayoko-joins-southport/|title=Walsall's Amadou Bakayoko joins Southport|publisher=Express & Star|date=9 October 2014|accessdate=15 October 2014|archive-date=18 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018214957/http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/other-football/walsall-fc/2014/10/09/walsalls-amadou-bakayoko-joins-southport/|url-status=dead}} He made a scoring debut as a substitute in the club's 2–0 victory over Braintree Town.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29487256|title=Braintree 0–2 Southport|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 October 2014|accessdate=15 October 2014}} Bakayoko subsequently had his loan with Southport extended twice, which kept him until January.{{cite web|url=http://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/article/amadou-bakayoko-loan-extended-nov-2014-2090776.aspx|title=BAKAYOKO LOAN EXTENDED|website=Walsall F.C.|date=19 November 2014|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141125203253/http://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/article/amadou-bakayoko-loan-extended-nov-2014-2090776.aspx|archive-date=25 November 2014|url-status=dead}} He scored his second goal for the club in a 3–2 victory over Nuneaton Town on 22 November 2014.{{cite news|title=Nuneaton Town 2–3 Southport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30065949|accessdate=29 November 2014|work=BBC Sport|date=22 November 2014}} After his loan spell with Southport ended on 15 January 2015, he made sixteen appearances and scoring three times for the club.{{cite news|title=Walsall send young duo back out on loan|url=http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/walsall-fc/2015/01/16/walsall-send-young-duo-back-out-on-loan/|website=Express and Star|date=16 January 2015|access-date=27 April 2024}}

On 15 August 2015, Bakayoko was loaned out to AFC Telford United for a month.{{cite news|title=New duo drafted in for AFC Telford clash|url=https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/afc-telford-united/2015/08/15/new-duo-drafted-in-for-afc-telford-clash/|website=Shropshire Star|date=15 August 2015|access-date=27 April 2024}} On the same day, he made his debut for the club, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 loss against Stockport County.{{cite news|title=AFC Telford United 0 Stockport County 1 National League North match report: New look squad continue revolution|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/afc-telford-united-0-stockport-9865285|website=Manchester Evening News|date=15 August 2015|access-date=27 April 2024}} Having made six appearances for AFC Telford United, Bakayoko returned to his parent club.{{cite news|title=More new signings coming to AFC Telford|url=https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/afc-telford-united/2015/09/21/more-new-signings-coming-to-telford/|website=Shropshire Star|date=21 September 2015|access-date=27 April 2024}}

Bakayoko joined Worcester City on a one–month loan deal on 15 January 2016.{{cite news|last1=Briggs|first1=Daniel|title=Bakayoko joins Worcester on loan|url=http://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/article/bakayoko-joins-worcester-on-loan-2902380.aspx|accessdate=15 January 2016|work=Walsall Football Club|date=15 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114507/http://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/article/bakayoko-joins-worcester-on-loan-2902380.aspx|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} He made his debut for the club, starting the match and played 63 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–1 loss against Corby Town on 16 January 2016.{{cite news|title=West Bromwich Albion loan goalkeeper Ethan Ross has moment to forget as Worcester City lose 2–1 to Corby Town|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14210390.west-bromwich-albion-loan-goalkeeper-ethan-ross-has-moment-to-forget-as-worcester-city-lose-2-1-to-corby-town/|website=Worcester News|date=17 January 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}} In a follow–up match against AFC Fylde, Bakayoko scored his first goal for Worcester City, in a 3–2 win.{{cite news|title=Worcester City have habit of proving doubters wrong after superb 3–2 win at Fylde|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14226647.worcester-city-have-habit-of-proving-doubters-wrong-after-superb-3-2-win-at-fylde/|website=Worcester News|date=24 January 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}} He then scored two goals in two matches between 20 February 2016 and 23 February 2016.{{cite news|title=Walsall loanee Amadou Bakayoko is challenging Lee Hughes for starting spot at Worcester City, admits joint-boss Carl Heeley|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14293595.walsall-loanee-amadou-bakayoko-is-challenging-lee-hughes-for-starting-spot-at-worcester-city-admits-joint-boss-carl-heeley/|website=Worcester News|date=22 February 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Dan Nti destroys Stalybridge Celtic as Worcester City win 5–0 at Aggborough|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14296927.dan-nti-destroys-stalybridge-celtic-as-worcester-city-win-5-0-at-aggborough/|website=Worcester News|date=23 February 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}} His performances led the club to extend his loan spell beyond end of the 2015–16 season on two occasions.{{cite news|title=Worcester City extend loans of West Bromwich Albion starlet Shaun Donnellan and Walsall's Amadou Bakayoko|url=http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14289310.worcester-city-extend-loans-of-west-bromwich-albion-starlet-shaun-donnellan-and-walsalls-amadou-bakayoko/|website=Worcester News|date=19 February 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/article/bakayoko-and-murphy-have-loan-deals-extended-3008703.aspx|title=BAKAYOKO AND MURPHY HAVE LOAN DEALS EXTENDED|website=Walsall F.C.|date=15 March 2016|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419113336/http://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/article/bakayoko-and-murphy-have-loan-deals-extended-3008703.aspx|archive-date=19 April 2016|url-status=dead}} In a match against Boston United on 27 February 2016, Bakayoko received a red card in the 88th minute "for kicking out at Liam Marrs", as Worcester United drew 1–1.{{cite news|title=The good, the bad and the ugly as Worcester City draw 1–1 at Boston United|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14307785.the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-as-worcester-city-draw-1-1-at-boston-united/|website=Worcester News|date=28 February 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Amadou Bakayoko must learn from "petulant" red card, says Worcester City joint-boss Carl Heeley|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14310138.amadou-bakayoko-must-learn-from-petulant-red-card-says-worcester-city-joint-boss-carl-heeley/|website=Worcester News|date=29 February 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}} However, after serving a three match suspension, he suffered a knee injury that saw him out for the rest of the 2015–16 season.{{cite news|title=Marius Ologu pushing for a start at Curzon Ashton, says Worcester City joint-boss Carl Heeley|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14338077.marius-ologu-pushing-for-a-start-at-curzon-ashton-says-worcester-city-joint-boss-carl-heeley/|website=Worcester News|date=11 March 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Worcester City eye signings after injuries to Amadou Bakayoko and Ethan Ross|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14374022.worcester-city-eye-signings-after-injuries-to-amadou-bakayoko-and-ethan-ross/|website=Worcester News|date=21 March 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Worcester City closing in on new striker before registration deadline|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/14382321.worcester-city-closing-in-on-new-striker-before-registration-deadline/|website=Worcester News|date=24 March 2016|access-date=27 April 2024}} By the time Bakayoko suffered an injury, he made nine appearances and scored three league goals in the National League North for Worcester City.

On 7 August 2018, Bakayoko joined League One side Coventry City for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45091185|title=Amadou Bakayoko: Coventry City sign striker from Walsall|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 August 2018|accessdate=8 August 2018}} uPON

He made his debut for the club, starting a match and played 64 minutes before being substituted, in a 0–0 draw against AFC Wimbledon on 11 August 2018.{{cite news|title=AFC Wimbledon 0–0 Coventry City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45066838|website=BBC Sport|date=11 August 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}} In a follow–up match against Plymouth Argyle, Bakayoko scored his first goal for Coventry City, scoring from a penalty, in a 1–0 win.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 1–0 Plymouth Argyle|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45152781|website=BBC Sport|date=18 August 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}} However, he found his playing time from the substitute bench, due to the competition from Conor Chaplin and Jordy Hiwula.{{cite news|title=Coventry City's summer signings assessed after the first ten games of the season|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-citys-summer-signings-assessed-15173419|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=19 September 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=These are the Coventry City changes Mark Robins is considering against Portsmouth|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-mark-robins-portsmouth-15223198|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=1 October 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City boss Mark Robins's admission about Amadou Bakayoko's future|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-boss-mark-robinss-15253978|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=8 October 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}} In a match against Charlton Athletic on 6 October 2018, Bakayoko came on as a 57th minute substitute bench and scored twice, in a 2–1 win.{{cite news|title=Charlton Athletic 1–2 Coventry|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45688537|website=BBC Sport|date=6 October 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}} Four days later on 10 October 2018 in a EFL Trophy match against Forest Green Rovers, he started the whole game, resulting a 1–1 draw and was one of the four players to have their penalty successfully converted, as the club won 4–2 in a penalty shootout.{{cite web|url=https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2018/october/report-sky-blues-vs-forest-green-rovers/|title=REPORT: Sky Blues 1–1 Forest Green Rovers|website=Coventry City F.C.|date=10 October 2018|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010095546/https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2018/october/report-sky-blues-vs-forest-green-rovers/|archive-date=10 October 2018|url-status=live}} However, Bakayoko soon suffered a suffered a knee injury while training and was out for two months.{{cite news|title=Coventry City's injury woes pile up after training ground collision|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-citys-injury-woes-pile-15557541|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=15 December 2018|access-date=27 April 2024}} But on 26 January 2019, he returned from injury, coming on as a 65th minute substitute, in a 2–0 loss against Blackpool.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 0–2 Blackpool|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46928902|website=BBC Sport|date=26 January 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}} Since returning from injury, Bakayoko regained his first team place for Coventry City, becoming the club's first choice striker.{{cite news|title='He's an animal' – Coventry City boss on the player who can be anything he wants|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/hes-animal-coventry-city-boss-15847273|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=18 February 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City fans will love what star has said about them and his role in the team|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-fans-amadou-bakayoko-15858852|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=20 February 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=It's in the bag, insists Coventry City striker|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-goal-of-season-15998901|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=19 March 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=All the records, hoodoos and killer stats from Coventry City's 2018-19 season|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-stats-201819-16273066|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=14 May 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}} He then scored his first goal against his former club, Walsall, scoring from a header, in a 3–0 win on 16 February 2019.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 3–0 Walsall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47180899|website=BBC Sport|date=16 February 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Explained: The celebration Coventry City loved and Walsall hated|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/explained-celebration-coventry-city-loved-15842944|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=17 February 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}} Bakayoko scored two goals in two matches between 12 March 2019 and 16 March 2019 against Fleetwood Town and Peterborough United.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 2–1 Fleetwood Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47450381|website=BBC Sport|date=12 March 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Peterborough United 1–2 Coventry City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47505315|website=BBC Sport|date=16 March 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}} In a match against Sunderland on 13 April 2019, he scored and then set up one of the goals, as Coventry City won 5–4.{{cite news|title=Sunderland 4–5 Coventry City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47836111|website=BBC Sport|date=13 April 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}} At the end of the 2018–19 season, Bakayoko made thirty–five appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions.

At the start of the 2019–20 season, Bakayoko found his playing time, coming from the substitute bench, due to competitions from new signing, Matt Godden and Maxime Biamou.{{cite news|title='I can't ignore him' Coventry City boss moves player up the pecking order|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-max-biamou-bakayoko-16926979|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=16 September 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title='A chance' – Coventry City hero on his ambitions for the season|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-amadou-bakayoko-news-17005949|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=1 October 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title='Time to shine' – Who will step up to the mark for Coventry City?|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-max-biamou-strikers-17118424|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=21 October 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}} He scored his first goal of the season, in a 4–1 win against Exeter City in the first round of the League Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/report-sky-blues-vs-exeter-city/|title=REPORT: Sky Blues 4–1 Exeter City|website=Coventry City F.C.|date=13 August 2019|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813204407/https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/report-sky-blues-vs-exeter-city/|archive-date=13 August 2019|url-status=live}} Due to Gooden's injury, Bakayoko received more playing time for two months, becoming Coventry City's first choice striker.{{cite news|title='He knows how I feel – Coventry City boss issues ultimatum to misfiring star|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/coventry-city-transfer-news-bakayoko-17120028|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=21 October 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title= 'I can tell you that' – Dropped Coventry City star desperate for MK chance|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-mk-dons-bakayoko-17352078|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=2 December 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2019/december/interview-amadou-bakayoko-reflects-on-emirtes-fa-cup-late-leveller/|title=INTERVIEW: Amadou Bakayoko reflects on Emirates FA Cup late leveller|website=Coventry City F.C.|date=2 December 2019|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116185313/https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2019/december/interview-amadou-bakayoko-reflects-on-emirtes-fa-cup-late-leveller/|archive-date=16 January 2021|url-status=live}} In a match against Doncaster Rovers on 28 September 2019, he came on as a 83rd minute substitute and scored six minutes later, in a 1–1 draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2019/september/report-sky-blues-vs-doncaster-rovers/|title=REPORT: Sky Blues 1–1 Doncaster Rovers|website=Coventry City F.C.|date=28 September 2019|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928160322/https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2019/september/report-sky-blues-vs-doncaster-rovers/|archive-date=28 September 2019|url-status=live}} His goal against Doncaster Rovers earned him the club's September Goal of the Month award.{{cite web|url=https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2019/october/news-amadou-bakayoko-wins-goal-of-the-month/|title=NEWS: Amadou Bakayoko wins Goal of the Month|website=Coventry City F.C.|date=7 October 2019|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805221041/https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2019/october/news-amadou-bakayoko-wins-goal-of-the-month/|archive-date=5 August 2020|url-status=live}} Coincidentally, Bakayoko scored two goals in two matches between 23 October 2019 and 26 October 2019 against Fleetwood Town and Peterborough United, having done so earlier this year.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 2–1 Fleetwood Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50064693|website=BBC Sport|date=23 October 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Peterborough United 2–2 Coventry City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50106082|website=BBC Sport|date=26 October 2019|access-date=27 April 2024}} Due to returning the form of Godden and Biamou, he returned back to the substitute bench for the rest of the 2019–20 season.{{cite news|title='Way out' – Coventry City boss issues message to those missing match time|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/coventry-city-jordy-hiwula-bakayoko-17608658|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=22 January 2020|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title='Odd one out' – Coventry City man on the inspiration behind his return and why manager won't let him cut his hair|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-amadou-bakayoko-17722471|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=10 February 2020|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title='Big part to play' – Coventry City boss spoiled for striking choice|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-mark-robins-strikers-17771957|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=18 February 2020|access-date=27 April 2024}} Bakayoko scored his fifth goal of the season, scoring the opening goal of the game, in a 2–1 win against Bolton Wanderers on 8 February 2020.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 2–1 Bolton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51268200|website=BBC Sport|date=8 February 2020|access-date=27 April 2024}} His contributions helped Coventry City to a first-place finish and promoted to the Championship in a season interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.{{cite news|title=League One & League Two clubs vote to end seasons early|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52705124|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 June 2020|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2020/june/news-coventry-city-confirmed-as-league-one-champions-and-promoted-to-the-championship/|title=NEWS: Coventry City confirmed as League One Champions and promoted to the Championship!|website=Coventry City F.C.|date=9 June 2020|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610075441/https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2020/june/news-coventry-city-confirmed-as-league-one-champions-and-promoted-to-the-championship/|archive-date=10 June 2020|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2019–20 season, he made thirty–three appearances and scoring five times in all competitions. Following this, the club opted to take up their option of a contract extension that would ensure Bakayoko remained under contract for the 2020–21 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2020/june/news-coventry-city-announce-retained-list-following-end-of-201920-season/|title=NEWS: Coventry City announce retained list following end of 2019/20 season|website=Coventry City F.C.|date=12 June 2020|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612155820/https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2020/june/news-coventry-city-announce-retained-list-following-end-of-201920-season/|archive-date=12 June 2020|url-status=live}}

Ahead of the 2020–21 season, Bakayoko switched number shirt from twenty–one to twenty.{{cite web|url=https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2020/september/news-coventry-city-announce-202021-squad-numbers/|title=NEWS: Coventry City announce 2020/21 squad numbers!|website=Coventry City F.C.|date=2 September 2020|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116034317/https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2020/september/news-coventry-city-announce-202021-squad-numbers/|archive-date=16 January 2021|url-status=live}} However in Coventry City's return to the Championship at the start of the 2020–21 season, he continued to remain on the substitute bench, due to a competitions from Godden, Biamou, Tyler Walker and Viktor Gyökeres.{{cite news|title=Nine Coventry City players with a point to prove to manager Mark Robins this season|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/nine-coventry-city-players-point-19109608|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=15 October 2020|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Four Coventry City players who could help Mark Robins wheel and deal in January transfer window|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/coventry-city-january-transfer-window-19427795|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=25 December 2020|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City boss on big striker debate as five vie for part in last nine Championship games|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-mark-robins-strikers-20264475|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=26 March 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}} With his first team opportunities, Bakayoko was expecting to leave Coventry City in the January transfer window, but the move never materialised.{{cite news|title=Coventry City man attracts interest from host of clubs as he weighs up permanent summer transfer|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/coventry-city-transfers-amadou-bakayoko-19648945|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=18 January 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}} As the 2020–21 season progressed, he also plagued with further injuries.{{cite news|title=Coventry City injury latest after defeat as duo record positive tests|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/coventry-city-injury-latest-after-19757152|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=3 February 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Coventry City provide condition update on Amadou Bakayoko|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/coventry-city-amadou-bakayoko-injury-19758226|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=3 February 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=What's been said about futures of Coventry City's six out of contract players and five loans?|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/coventry-city-contracts-loans-19802289|website=The Coventry Telegraph|date=4 May 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}} At the end of the 2020–21 season, Bakayoko made seventeen appearances in all competitions. On 12 May 2021, it was announced that he would leave Coventry at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2021/may/news-coventry-city-confirm-players-that-are-leaving-the-club/|title=NEWS: Coventry City confirm players that are leaving the Club at the end of the 2020/21 season|website=Coventry City F.C.|date=12 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512160136/https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2021/may/news-coventry-city-confirm-players-that-are-leaving-the-club/|archive-date=12 May 2021|url-status=live}}

On 25 June 2021, Bakayoko joined League One side Bolton Wanderers on a two-year deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/wanderers-strengthen-attack-with-bakayoko-acquisition/|title=Wanderers Strengthen Attack With Bakayoko Acquisition|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=25 June 2021|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625171218/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/wanderers-strengthen-attack-with-bakayoko-acquisition/|archive-date=25 June 2021|url-status=live}} Upon joining the club, he was given a number eleven shirt.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/july/-202122-squad-numbers-confirmed/|title=2021/22 Squad Numbers confirmed|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=7 July 2021|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711140520/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/july/-202122-squad-numbers-confirmed/|archive-date=11 July 2021|url-status=live}}

His competitive debut came on 7 August in a 3–3 draw against Milton Keynes Dons, with him scoring on his debut to put Bolton Wanderers 2–1 up and the match ended in a 3–3 draw.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58035993 BBC Sport: "Bolton Wanderers 3–3 Milton Keynes Dons"] In a follow–up EFL Cup match against Barnsley, Bakayoko came on as 55th minute substitute and helped the club go into penalties after a 0–0 draw and successfully convert the penalty to help Bolton Wanderers win 5–4 in the shootout to advance to the next round.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/august/report-bolton-wanderers--0---0-barnsley-wanderers-win-5-4-on-penalties|title=REPORT: BOLTON WANDERERS 0 – 0 BARNSLEY (WANDERERS WIN 5–4 ON PENALTIES).|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=11 August 2021|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811220524/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/august/report-bolton-wanderers--0---0-barnsley-wanderers-win-5-4-on-penalties/|archive-date=11 August 2021|url-status=live}} In a match against Lincoln City on 17 August 2021, however, he suffered a calf injury in the 39th minute and was substitute, as the club won 1–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/august/report-lincoln-city-0-1-bolton-wanderers/|title=Report: Lincoln City 0–1 Bolton Wanderers|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=17 August 2021|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20210831220317/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/august/report-lincoln-city-0-1-bolton-wanderers/|archive-date=31 August 2021|url-status=live}} After the match, Bakayoko was out for six weeks with a calf injury.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt updates on Amadou Bakayoko fitness after Lincoln win|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/19519950.bolton-wanderers-boss-ian-evatt-updates-amadou-bakayoko-fitness-lincoln-win/|website=The Bolton News|date=18 August 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers dealt bad news on ex-Coventry City striker Amadou Bakayoko|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/19529659.bolton-wanderers-dealt-bad-news-ex-coventry-city-striker-amadou-bakayoko/|website=The Bolton News|date=22 August 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}} He made his return from injury, coming on as a 71st minute substitute, in a 2–1 win against Shrewsbury Town on 2 October 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/october/report-wanderers-v-shrewsbury-town/|title=REPORT: Wanderers 2 Shrewsbury Town 1|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=2 October 2021|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20211019021719/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/october/report-wanderers-v-shrewsbury-town/|archive-date=19 October 2021|url-status=live}} Three days later on 5 October 2021, Bakayoko scored twice for Bolton Wanderers' EFL Trophy match against Liverpool U21, as the club won 4–1.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/october/report-wanderers-v-liverpool-u21s/|title=REPORT: Wanderers 4 Liverpool U21s 1|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=5 October 2021|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20220417054511/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/october/report-wanderers-v-liverpool-u21s/|archive-date=17 April 2022|url-status=live}} He then scored two goals in two matches between 12 November 2021 and 17 November 2021, coming against Crewe Alexandra and Stockport County.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 2–0 Crewe Alexandra|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59172443|website=BBC Sport|date=12 November 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/november/report-stockport-county-v-wanderers/|title=REPORT: Stockport County 5 Wanderers 3 (AET)|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=17 November 2021|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130054453/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/november/report-stockport-county-v-wanderers/|archive-date=30 November 2021|url-status=live}} However, Bakayoko suffered a hamstring injury that saw him out for six weeks.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers captain Ricardo Santos looks ahead to Wycombe Wanderers trip|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19726227.bolton-wanderers-captain-ricardo-santos-looks-ahead-wycombe-wanderers-trip/|website=The Bolton News|date=18 November 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Ian Evatt reveals Bolton's Josh Sheehan has suffered ruptured cruciate ligament|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19731166.ian-evatt-reveals-boltons-josh-sheehan-suffered-ruptured-cruciate-ligament/|website=The Bolton News|date=20 November 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}} It wasn't until on 1 January 2022 when he made his return from injury, coming on as a 70th minute substitute, in a 2–1 loss against Rotherham United.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/january/report-rotherham-utd-v-wanderers/|title=REPORT: Rotherham Utd 2 Wanderers 1|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=1 January 2022|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20220126081018/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/january/report-rotherham-utd-v-wanderers/|archive-date=26 January 2022|url-status=live}} Since returning from injury, Bakayoko was involved in every matches in the first team, with his playing time coming from the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Bolton boss Ian Evatt believes the best is yet to come from Amadou Bakayoko|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19667333.bolton-boss-ian-evatt-believes-best-yet-come-amadou-bakayoko/|website=The Bolton News|date=23 October 2021|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Can Bolton Wanderers find a regular way to win without starman Dapo Afolayan?|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/19861387.can-bolton-wanderers-find-regular-way-win-without-starman-dapo-afolayan/|website=The Bolton News|date=21 January 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers will soon see best of Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Amadou Bakayoko|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/19868173.bolton-wanderers-will-soon-see-best-jon-dadi-bodvarsson-amadou-bakayoko/|website=The Bolton News|date=23 January 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers' Amadou Bakayoko eyes starting spot against Charlton Athletic|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/19906782.bolton-wanderers-amadou-bakayoko-eyes-starting-spot-charlton-athletic/|website=The Bolton News|date=8 February 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Why Bolton Wanderers' Amadou Bakayoko feels he could have done more this season|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/20027284.bolton-wanderers-amadou-bakayoko-feels-done-season/|website=The Bolton News|date=29 March 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}} At the beginning of February, he went on to a goal scoring form for the club, scoring five times.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 2–0 Cambridge United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60121311|website=BBC Sport|date=1 February 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Morecambe 1–1 Bolton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60178754|website=BBC Sport|date=5 February 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Oxford United 2–3 Bolton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60268926|website=BBC Sport|date=12 February 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 4–0 AFC Wimbledon|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60357162|website=BBC Sport|date=19 February 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 3–1 Lincoln City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60383906|website=BBC Sport|date=22 February 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}} After scoring a goal against Morecambe, Bakayoko suffered racial abuse from the home team's supporters, which manager Ian Evatt and Bolton Wanderers' supporters both condemned their actions.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt slams racist remarks during Morecambe draw|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/19902758.bolton-wanderers-boss-ian-evatt-slams-racist-remarks-morecambe-draw/|website=The Bolton News|date=5 February 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt calls for ban on racist supporters at Morecambe|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/19902986.bolton-wanderers-boss-ian-evatt-calls-ban-racist-supporters-morecambe/|website=The Bolton News|date=6 February 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Fan's View: Amadou serves up a bit of justice|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/19903558.fans-view-amadou-serves-bit-justice/|website=The Bolton News|date=6 February 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}} Despite this, his performance earned two PFA nominations but only won the PFA Vertu Motors Fans' Player of the Month.{{cite news|title=Ex-Coventry City man Amadou Bakayoko proving doubters wrong at Bolton Wanderers|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/19944595.ex-coventry-city-man-amadou-bakayoko-proving-doubters-wrong-bolton-wanderers/|website=The Bolton News|date=23 February 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/march/double-nomination-for-baka/|title=Double Nomination For Baka|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=9 March 2022|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20220521181236/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/march/double-nomination-for-baka/|archive-date=21 May 2022|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/march/baka-tops-vote-for-february-prize/|title=Baka Tops Vote For February Prize|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=15 March 2022|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409052243/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/march/baka-tops-vote-for-february-prize/|archive-date=9 April 2022|url-status=live}} On 19 March 2022, he came on as a 72nd minute substitute and scored the winning goal at the last minute, in a 1–0 win against Crewe Alexandra.{{cite news|title=Crewe Alexandra 0–1 Bolton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60717175|website=BBC Sport|date=19 March 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}} Bakayoko then scored two more goals later in the 2021–22 season, coming against Doncaster Rovers and Cheltenham Town.{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers 1–2 Bolton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61033775|website=BBC Sport|date=15 April 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Cheltenham Town 1–2 Bolton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61124855|website=BBC Sport|date=23 April 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}} At the end of the 2021–22 season, he went on to make thirty–seven appearances and scoring thirteen goals in all competitions. For his performance, Bakayoko was awarded the club’s Community Award.{{cite news|title=Dapo Afolayan claims top prize at Bolton Wanderers' End of Season Awards|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/20107951.dapo-afolayan-claims-top-prize-bolton-wanderers-end-season-awards/|website=The Bolton News|date=2 May 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}

However at the start of the 2022–23 season, Bakayoko found himself behind the pecking order in the first team following the new signing of Dion Charles and found his playing time, coming from the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers pair tasked with striker roles in Ipswich league opener|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/20463563.bolton-wanderers-pair-tasked-striker-roles-ipswich-league-opener/|website=The Bolton News|date=26 July 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt issues challenge to strikers at Cheltenham|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/21240965.bolton-wanderers-boss-ian-evatt-issues-challenge-strikers-cheltenham/|website=The Bolton News|date=9 September 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Are Bolton Wanderers' latest attacking issues a series promotion problem?|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23037779.bolton-wanderers-latest-attacking-issues-series-promotion-problem/|website=The Bolton News|date=11 October 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers, Ian Evatt and the great squad rotation debate|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23124445.bolton-wanderers-ian-evatt-great-squad-rotation-debate/|website=The Bolton News|date=14 November 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Why Bolton Wanderers' lack of finisher may be costly in promotion push|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23168881.bolton-wanderers-lack-finisher-may-costly-promotion-push/|website=The Bolton News|date=5 December 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}} He also found himself out of the first team, due to his international commitment and his own injury concern.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt's view on Cheltenham and Forest Green defeats|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23033803.bolton-wanderers-boss-ian-evatts-view-cheltenham-forest-green-defeats/|website=The Bolton News|date=9 October 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers' Elias Kachunga discusses hope for new contract with the club|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23099257.bolton-wanderers-elias-kachunga-discusses-hope-new-contract-club/|website=The Bolton News|date=3 November 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt reveals team news for Barrow cup clash|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23138359.bolton-wanderers-boss-ian-evatt-reveals-team-news-barrow-cup-clash/|website=The Bolton News|date=21 November 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt's view on 2–0 win against Exeter City|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23198161.bolton-wanderers-boss-ian-evatts-view-2-0-win-exeter-city/|website=The Bolton News|date=17 December 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}} His first goal of the season came on 30 August 2022, in a 4–1 win against Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/august/report-wanderers-v-crewe-alexandra/|title=REPORT: Wanderers 4 Crewe Alexandra 1|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=30 August 2022|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830212228/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/august/report-wanderers-v-crewe-alexandra/|archive-date=30 August 2022|url-status=live}} Bakayoko scored two more goals in October, coming against Leeds United U21 and Burton Albion.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/report-wanderers-v-leeds-utd-u21s/|title=REPORT: Wanderers 3 Leeds United U21s 0|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=18 October 2022|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018205628/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/october/report-wanderers-v-leeds-utd-u21s/|archive-date=18 October 2022|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 2–1 Burton Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63295217|website=BBC Sport|date=25 October 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}} He then scored his fourth goal of the season, in a 4–0 win against Manchester United U21 on 13 December 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/december/report-wanderers-v-manchester-utd-u21s/|title=REPORT: Wanderers 4 Manchester Utd U21s 0|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=13 December 2022|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218223416/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/december/report-wanderers-v-manchester-utd-u21s/|archive-date=18 December 2022|url-status=live}} In the January transfer window, Bakayoko was linked a move away from Bolton Wanderers, with Salford City interested in signing him.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers striker Amadou Bakayoko wanted by Salford and others|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23224305.bolton-wanderers-striker-amadou-bakayoko-wanted-salford-others/|website=The Bolton News|date=3 January 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers striker Amadou Bakayoko could yet stay put in January|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23233962.bolton-wanderers-striker-amadou-bakayoko-yet-stay-put-january/|website=The Bolton News|date=7 January 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}}

On 12 January 2023, Bakayoko joined fellow League One club Forest Green Rovers on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2023/january/baka-seals-forest-green-switch/|title=Baka Seals Forest Green Switch|website=bwfc.co.uk|date=12 January 2023|access-date=12 January 2023|language=en-gb|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112155356/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2023/january/baka-seals-forest-green-switch/|archive-date=12 January 2023|url-status=live}}
{{Cite web|url=https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/bakayoko-is-a-green|title=Bakayoko is a Green|website=fgr.co.uk|date=12 January 2023|access-date=12 January 2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112155356/https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/bakayoko-is-a-green|archive-date=12 January 2023|url-status=live}}

He made his debut for the club, coming on as a 64th minute substitute, in a 2–1 loss against Exeter City on 14 January 2023.{{cite news|title=Exeter City 2–1 Forest Green Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64194980|website=BBC Sport|date=14 January 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}} However, since joining Forest Green Rovers, Bakayoko suffered a goal drought and soon found his playing time from the substitute bench.{{cite news|title="We're looking for the leaders, ones you can depend on" – Forest Green Rovers boss Duncan Ferguson ahead of Peterborough United at home|url=https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/were-looking-leaders-ones-you-8107187|website=Gloucestershire Live|date=3 February 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}}{{cite news|title=Amadou Bakayoko enjoying feeling wanted under Tony Docherty at Dundee|url=https://news.stv.tv/sport/amadou-bakayoko-enjoying-feeling-wanted-under-tony-docherty-at-dundee|website=STV Sport|date=11 August 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}} He also faced his own injury concern along the way.{{cite news|title="Both on the training ground and the product on the pitch, it looks good" – Forest Green Rovers boss Duncan Ferguson ahead of Sheffield Wednesday at home|url=https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/both-training-ground-product-pitch-8283780|website=Gloucestershire Live|date=23 March 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}} On 15 April 2023, Forest Green Rovers was relegated to League Two after losing 5–1 against Barnsley.{{cite news|title=Forest Green Rovers 1–5 Barnsley|url=https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65217617|website=BBC Sport|date=15 April 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}} At the end of the 2022–23 season, Bakayoko made nineteen appearances in all competitions. On 10 July 2024, Forest Green confirmed that Bakayoko had mutually left the club.{{Cite web |date=10 July 2024 |title=Amadou Bakayoko leaves FGR |url=https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/amadou-bakayoko-leaves-fgr |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=fgr.co.uk}}

On 27 July 2023, Bakayoko joined Scottish Premiership club Dundee on a season-long loan from Rovers.{{Cite web|url=https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/amadou-joins/|title=Amadou joins the Dark Blues|website=Dundee Football Club – Official Website|date=27 July 2023|access-date=27 July 2023|last=petermceleny|language=en-US|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727191753/https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/amadou-joins/|archive-date=27 July 2023|url-status=live}} Upon joining the club, he was given a number nine shirt.{{cite news|title=Dundee's No 9: Amadou Bakayoko under the microscope as key stat reveals reason behind Forest Green struggles|url=https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/4604296/dundee-amadou-bakayoko-microscope-forest-green/|website=The Courier|date=2 August 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}}

Bakayoko made his debut for the Dark Blues as a substitute in a Scottish League Cup group stage win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.{{Cite news|title=Dundee bow out despite beating Inverness|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66194383|work=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|date=30 July 2023|access-date=30 July 2023}} While a potential first goal against St Johnstone was given to teammate Scott Tiffoney instead,{{Cite news|title=Kucheriavyi nets late double in Dundee draw|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66625125|work=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|date=2 September 2023|access-date=23 September 2023}} his first undisputed goal came in a league game at home to Kilmarnock.{{Cite news|title=Ten-man Dundee stun Kilmarnock with late leveller|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66828957|work=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|date=23 September 2023|access-date=23 September 2023}} Since joining Dundee, he became a first team regular, becoming the club's first choice striker.{{cite news|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dundee No 9 Amadou Bakayoko – I want more goals but wins are vital|url=https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/4699111/exclusive-dundee-fc-amadou-bakayoko-more-goals-wins/|website=The Courier|date=6 September 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Dundee strikers compared: Can Zach Robinson force way into starting XI after super-sub appearances?|url=https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/4831540/dundee-fc-strikers-compared-zach-robinson-tony-docherty-super-sub/|website=The Courier|date=6 December 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=Dundee half-term report card: Tony Docherty's first six months rated|url=https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/4856039/dundee-half-term-report-card-tony-dochertys-first-six-months-rated/|website=The Courier|date=5 January 2024|access-date=27 April 2024}} Bakayoko scored twice for the Dark Blues, in a 4–0 win against St Mirren on 11 November 2023.{{cite web|url=https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/dfc-stm-mpn23/|title=DUNDEE 4–0 ST MIRREN – MATCH REPORT|website=Dundee F.C.|date=11 November 2023|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207124748/https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/dfc-stm-mpn23/|archive-date=7 December 2023|url-status=live}} He then scored three more goals for Dundee, including one against St Johnstone that saw the club finish in the top-six in the league.{{cite web|url=https://dundeefc.co.uk/match/rangers-5/|title=Rangers Vs Dundee|website=Dundee F.C.|date=9 December 2023|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213201810/https://dundeefc.co.uk/match/rangers-5/|archive-date=13 December 2023|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Livingston 1–4 Dundee|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68039655|website=BBC Sport|date=27 January 2024|access-date=27 April 2024}}
{{cite news|title=St Johnstone 1–2 Dundee|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68644008|website=BBC Sport|date=30 March 2024|access-date=27 April 2024}} After it was reported that the Dark Blues were keen on signing Bakayoko on a permanent basis, it was revealed by parent club Forest Green Rovers that he was still under contract for next season and would be retained following their relegation to the National League.{{cite news|title=Dundee keen to seal permanent deal for Amadou Bakayoko after successful loan spell|url=https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/4949617/dundee-keep-amadou-bakayoko-permanent/ |website=The Courier|date=22 April 2024|access-date=27 April 2024}}{{Cite web |last=FGR Media |date=30 April 2024 |title=Retained and Released List 2024 |url=https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/retained-and-released-list-2024 |access-date=3 May 2024 |website=fgr.co.uk}}

On 28 July 2024, J1 League club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo announced they had signed Bakayoko.{{Cite web |title=ニュース |url=https://www.consadole-sapporo.jp/news/ |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=北海道コンサドーレ札幌オフィシャルサイト |language=ja}}{{Cite web |last=Bittar |first=Alie |date=2024-07-28 |title=New Japanese J-League challenge for striker Amadou Bakayoko |url=https://footballsierraleone.net/2024/07/28/new-japanese-j-league-challenge-striker-amadou-bakayoko/ |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=Football Sierra Leone |language=en-US}} He made his debut on 16 August as a substitute, and scored his first goal from the penalty spot in a 5–3 win over Sagan Tosu.{{Cite web |title=Consadole Sapporo vs. Sagan Tosu - 16 August 2024 - Soccerway |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2024/08/16/japan/j1-league/consadole-sapporo/sagan-tosu/4309857/ |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=uk.soccerway.com}}

On 17 March 2022, Bakayoko was called up for the Sierra Leone national team for the first time in his career.{{cite web|url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/march/baka-gets-international-call/|title=BWFC: "Baka Gets International Call"|website=Bolton Wanderers F.C.|date=17 March 2022|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317212128/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/march/baka-gets-international-call/|archive-date=17 March 2022|url-status=live}} He was also eligible for the Guinea national team. Three years prior, Bakayoko initially turned down a call–up from Sierra Leone.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers' Amadou Bakayoko aims to mark Sierra Leone call-up with goal at Crewe|url=https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/20002023.bolton-wanderers-amadou-bakayoko-aims-mark-sierra-leone-call-up-goal-crewe/|website=Bolton News|date=18 March 2022|access-date=27 April 2024}}

Bakayoko made his debut for Sierra Leone on 23 March 2022, as the side lost 3–0 to Togo in an international friendly.{{Cite web|url=https://sierraloaded.sl/sport/sierra-leone-suffers-defeat-togo-international-friendlies/|title=BREAKING: Leone Stars Suffers Heavy Defeat to Togo. Checkout Full Time Scores|date=24 March 2022}} He scored his first goal for them five days later, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 win against Liberia.[https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/20025208.sierra-leone-coachs-reaction-bolton-wanderers-amadou-bakayokos-first-goal/ The Bolton News: "Sierra Leone coach's reaction to Bolton Wanderers' Amadou Bakayoko's first goal"] A year later on 11 September 2023, Bakayoko scored his second goal for Sierra Leone, in a 2–1 loss against Guinea-Bissau.{{cite news|title=Guinea Bissau come from behind to edge Sierra Leone in TotalEnergies AFCON Qualifier|url=https://www.cafonline.com/caf-africa-cup-of-nations/news/guinea-bissau-come-from-behind-to-edge-sierra-leone-in-totalenergies-afcon-qualifier/|website=CAF Online|date=11 September 2023|access-date=27 April 2024}}

On the 10th June 2024 Bakayoko was substituted on at 86' and scored a minute later the equaliser for Sierra Leone in their World Cup Qualifier against Burkina Faso.

In June 2017, Bakayoko became a first time father. In February 2024, Bakayoko welcomed his second child.{{cite web|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2017/june/bakayoko-reflects-on-breakthrough-game-and-that-hat-trick/|title=Bakayoko reflects on breakthrough game and that hat-trick|website=Walsall F.C.|date=9 June 2017|access-date=27 April 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526175432/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2017/june/bakayoko-reflects-on-breakthrough-game-and-that-hat-trick/|archive-date=26 May 2022|url-status=live}}

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