Trabzonspor President Confirms Signing of Ukrainian Midfielder Malinovskyi

Developments at Trabzonspor

According to Главком: Ertuğrul Doğan, the president of Turkish club Trabzonspor, has announced the completion of two player signings. According to HT Spor, one of the new acquisitions is Ukrainian midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi. However, Italian media outlets have denied this report, casting uncertainty over the situation.

Malinovskyi, whose contract with Genoa runs until June 2026, played 31 matches across all competitions for his team in the 2025/26 season. He is one of Genoa's top two scorers in Serie A, with six goals and three assists. As a result, his potential move to Trabzonspor has drawn significant attention.

Turkish League Standings

Trabzonspor currently sits third in the Turkish league with 65 points, trailing leaders Galatasaray by six points. Football insider Fabrizio Romano has also reported that Trabzonspor is in talks with Malinovskyi, signaling the club's activity in the transfer market.

Ertuğrul Doğan commented on the situation, stating: 'We have now completed two transfers. In the coming days, there will also be new signings. Negotiations are ongoing. I won't name names, but if God wills, we will continue to finalize these deals one after another in the near future.'

These remarks underscore the club's intent to strengthen its squad before the transfer window closes.

In a competitive transfer market, Trabzonspor is stepping up its efforts to bring in new players, a move that could significantly impact their title challenge. The addition of Ruslan Malinovskyi would be a major boost for the team, given his impressive performances in Serie A. The ongoing developments around Trabzonspor's transfers are worth watching, as they could shape the club's results in the Turkish league.