Oleksandr Zubkov Set to Leave Trabzonspor
Ukrainian national team winger Oleksandr Zubkov will depart Turkish side Trabzonspor in the summer of 2025. The club has set his transfer fee at €6 million and is open to reviewing all incoming bids. Since joining Trabzonspor in February 2025, Zubkov has made 37 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 12 assists.
Zubkov’s contract with Trabzonspor runs until June 2029. Notably, the club won the Turkish Cup this season, defeating Konyaspor 2-1 in the final. Paul Onuachu was the star of the match with a brace, while Zubkov started in the final. This victory marked Trabzonspor’s tenth Turkish Cup title, with Ukrainians Oleksandr Zubkov and Arseniy Batahov also on the roster.
2026 FIFA World Cup
Additionally, Ukrainian midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi could join Trabzonspor this summer. Amid these developments, all participants for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed. The group stage draw is as follows:
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic.
- Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland.
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland.
- Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey.
- Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.
- Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay.
- Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway.
- Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan.
- Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia.
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama.
The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed sides, will advance to the round of 16.
Having performed well during his time at Trabzonspor, Oleksandr Zubkov now has the opportunity to move to another club, as the Turkish side is prepared to entertain offers. This could be a pivotal step in his career, given his consistent form and long-term contract. Meanwhile, the potential arrival of Ruslan Malinovskyi at Trabzonspor would strengthen the Ukrainian presence at the club, reflecting the growing prominence of Ukrainian footballers on the international stage.
As Oleksandr Zubkov prepares for his departure from Trabzonspor, personal matters have also come into play, influencing his decision to seek a new club. For more insights on the factors driving Zubkov's exit and the implications for his future, read our detailed report on the personal challenges facing the Ukrainian star.