05.01.2026 16:50
Trabzonspor and Samsunspor have entered the race for Samet Akaydın. It has been reported that Fatih Tekke wants the player at Trabzonspor, while Çaykur Rizespor has also largely agreed on extending the contract. Akaydın scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in 16 matches during the first half of the season.
Samet Akaydın, who was added to Çaykur Rizespor's squad from Fenerbahçe during the mid-season transfer last year, has become one of the notable names in the winter transfer period. It has been reported that head coach Fatih Tekke wants to see the experienced center-back in the team as Trabzonspor aims to strengthen its squad before the second half of the season.
SAMSUNSPOR IS ALSO IN THE GAME
It has been stated that not only Trabzonspor but also Samsunspor, which represents Turkey in European cups, is involved in the pursuit of Samet Akaydın. It was expressed that the red-and-white team is closely monitoring the situation of the national player.
HIGHER POSSIBILITY OF STAYING AT RIZESPOR
The Çaykur Rizespor side wants to keep the experienced defender in the squad. It has been reported that the club is in talks to renew the contract with Samet Akaydın and has largely reached an agreement.
Samet Akaydın played in 16 matches in the first half of the season, including 15 in the league and 1 in the Turkish Cup. The experienced player contributed 3 goals and 2 assists to his team during this period.