The president of Trabzonspor, Ahmet Ağaoğlu, dismissed rumors that the club plans to bring in Russian players. He stated clearly that there is no current interest in Russian footballers. There were rumors to that effect two weeks ago, but he insisted they were untrue. The remark was noted by Sport-Express.
Earlier this summer, Magomed Ozdoev, a midfielder who has represented the Russian national team, joined the Turkish championship with Fatih Karagümrük. The move came after Ozdoev left Zenit St. Petersburg when his contract expired, making him a free agent. Since February 2018, Ozdoev had been a key player for Zenit, appearing in 116 matches, scoring eight goals, and delivering eighteen assists across his tenure with the club.
In Turkey, Ozdoev follows in the footsteps of Fedor Kudryashov, a former Russian national team defender who has also played in Turkish football, further illustrating the region’s dynamic player market.
Additionally, several prominent Russian internationals remain without new contracts. Yuri Gazinsky, Denis Cheryshev, Pavel Mamaev, and Artem Dzyuba are among the players who have yet to secure new terms with clubs. This ongoing contractual uncertainty continues to shape discussions about the availability and mobility of Russian talent in the European leagues.
Meanwhile, reports have circulated that Alan Dzagoev has been without a club for some time, with multiple European teams, including several in Turkey, reportedly showing interest in the midfielder’s services. These ongoing rumors highlight the broader interest in Russian players within European football and the competitive market that clubs in Turkey and beyond are navigating this season.