Fanatik reports that Trabzonspor has signed Melih Kabasakal. A 30-year-old Turkish midfielder from Gaziantep FK, Kabasakal is Trabzonspor's eighth signing as the club works to strengthen its domestic player options. The player was also on the club's agenda last season and is a product of Trabzonspor's youth academy, where he turned professional. The transfer is part of an early recruitment drive by the club's management, which has the aim of finalizing all signings before the team's camp in July. In the 2025/2026 Süper Lig season, Kabasakal made 27 appearances for Gaziantep FK, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist. He has a current market value of €600k, according to Transfermarkt.