Trabzonspor Eyes Ukraine Star Zinchenko for Potential Move to Turkey.

Oleksandr Zinchenko’s Possible Switch to Trabzonspor

According to Novyny.live: After a challenging 2025/26 season split between Arsenal and Ajax, Ukrainian international Oleksandr Zinchenko may be heading to Turkish side Trabzonspor. A serious knee injury hampered his performances at both clubs, limiting his impact on the pitch. Now, as he looks to revive his career, Turkish interest has emerged as a potential fresh start.

Zinchenko began the 2025/26 campaign with Arsenal but struggled to find form due to his injury. A mid-season move to Ajax followed, where his contract runs until the end of the current season. Despite these setbacks, Trabzonspor has shown concrete interest in signing the defender, which could mark a new chapter in his professional journey.

Settling in with Familiar Faces

Trabzonspor already features Ukrainian players on its roster:

• Arsenii Batahov
• Oleksandr Zubkov

Additionally, Danylo Sikan recently played for the club. This Ukrainian contingent could ease Zinchenko’s transition, as sharing a dressing room with compatriots often simplifies adaptation to a new league and culture.

With extensive top-level experience, Zinchenko is currently exploring options to restart his career post-injury. A move to Trabzonspor would not only benefit him personally but also strengthen the Turkish club’s squad with international pedigree. If he adapts well, his arrival could boost both his own trajectory and Trabzonspor’s ambitions in the Süper Lig.