Samsunspor received a strong response from president Yüksel Yıldırım regarding transfer rumors about Enner Valencia. The 36-year-old former Fenerbahçe forward was rumored to be signed, but Yıldırım firmly denied these claims. He stated, 'Samsunspor is not a retirement home,' emphasizing that the club does not have a policy of signing older players. He also pointed out that misleading news like this is false. Currently, Samsunspor has a squad of 34 players, with an average age of 25, highlighting the club's aim to build a young and dynamic team.