Samsunspor has added Samed Onur on a 3+1 year contract, a transfer that will strengthen the red‑white side's goal‑scoring options. The former Gençlerbirliği midfielder, who finished his contract with the Ankara club, came through Bayer 04 Leverkusen's youth system before playing for Fatih Karagümrük, Sakaryaspor and Gençlerbirliği.

Who is Samed Onur?

Samed Onur began his football journey in Bayer 04 Leverkusen's academy in Germany. In Turkey he gathered experience at Fatih Karagümrük SK, Sakaryaspor and Gençlerbirliği SK. During the 2025‑26 season he featured in 28 matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 7 assists, often acting as a playmaker. Samsunspor's board signed him on a 3+1 year deal, valuing his versatility and finishing ability.

What Is the Transfer Strategy?

President Yüksel Yıldırım has been busy reinforcing the attack, first bringing in Bilal Bayazıt and Fatih Kaya. Adding Onur gives the team a creative midfielder who can also finish chances. The head coach said, “We needed a brain in midfield, Samed fits that profile.” This move could help the club maintain its 7th‑place, 51‑point standing in the Süper Lig.

Other Transfer Rumors

Samsunspor is also linked with VfB Stuttgart’s Jovan Milosevic. Sky Sport Germany reported Stuttgart’s asking price at €6 million, a sum the Turkish side cannot meet. Olympiacos allegedly made the same offer, but the young player reportedly prefers not to move to Greece at this stage. The saga leaves Milosevic’s future uncertain and shows Samsunspor’s continued scouting.

Current Team Situation

Samsunspor sits 7th in the Süper Lig with 51 points, recording 13 wins, 12 draws and 9 losses; the last five games read WLWWW, indicating good form. The club has scored 46 goals and conceded 45 this season, sitting 26 points behind leaders Galatasaray. Their most recent result was a 3‑0 victory over Göztepe on 16 May 2026, a win that lifted morale ahead of the final stretch. The impact of the new signings will become clearer in the upcoming fixtures.