Samsunspor is currently 7th in the Süper Lig with 51 points and is continuing its bid for a higher finish. In their last match, they defeated Göztepe 3-0. Samsunspor's key defender Rick van Drongelen has become a transfer target for Trabzonspor.

Trabzonspor's transfer target

Trabzonspor is targeting Samsunspor's Van Drongelen. Samsunspor President Yüksel Yıldırım confirmed the transfer talks. Van Drongelen joined Samsunspor's squad in 2023 and quickly became one of the team's most reliable players.

Van Drongelen's performance

Van Drongelen played in a total of 43 official matches in the 2025-2026 season, including Süper Lig, Turkey Cup, and European cup games. He spent 3,842 minutes on the field, making him one of the team's most active players. His consistent performance has caught the attention of many clubs.

Transfer process

Samsunspor President Yüksel Yıldırım stated that the transfer process has not yet been concluded. Van Drongelen's agent will inform them of any developments with interested clubs. Samsunspor has scored 46 goals and conceded 45 in the league, and is 26 points behind leaders Galatasaray.