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Rick van Drongelen Transfer from Samsunspor to Trabzonspor
Negotiations for Rick van Drongelen, a transfer target for Trabzonspor, were unsuccessful. An agreement could not be reached with Samsunspor on the transfer fee. Samsunspor Press Spokesperson Suat Çakır had stated in recent days that Trabzonspor submitted an official offer for the player and said that the transfer would be approved if a transfer fee that met the club's expectations was formed. The talks held between the parties did not have a positive outcome.
Negotiations for Rick van Drongelen, a transfer target for Trabzonspor, were unsuccessful. An agreement could not be reached with Samsunspor on the transfer fee. Samsunspor Press Spokesperson Suat Çakır had stated in recent days that Trabzonspor submitted an official offer for the player and said that the transfer would be approved if a transfer fee that met the club's expectations was formed. The talks held between the parties did not have a positive outcome.
Rick van Drongelen did not sign with Trabzonspor, despite reports from Turkey indicating he had.
Rick van Drongelen did not sign with Trabzonspor, despite reports from Turkey indicating he had.
According to Turkish reports, the transfer of Dutch central defender Rick van Drongelen to Trabzonspor appears to be failing. Turkish journalist Ersin Cetinkaya stated that the agreement between Samsunspor and Trabzonspor did not progress, leaving Rick van Drongelen's future open. The prospect of his move to Trabzonspor had seemingly distanced him from Panathinaikos.
According to Turkish reports, the transfer of Dutch central defender Rick van Drongelen to Trabzonspor appears to be failing. Turkish journalist Ersin Cetinkaya stated that the agreement between Samsunspor and Trabzonspor did not progress, leaving Rick van Drongelen's future open. The prospect of his move to Trabzonspor had seemingly distanced him from Panathinaikos.
According to Voetbal International, Trabzonspor wants to finalize the signing of Rick van Drongelen soon. The publication states that Trabzonspor reportedly already has a personal agreement with the player and that the two clubs are currently negotiating the transfer fee.
According to Voetbal International, Trabzonspor wants to finalize the signing of Rick van Drongelen soon. The publication states that Trabzonspor reportedly already has a personal agreement with the player and that the two clubs are currently negotiating the transfer fee.
The presidents of Trabzonspor and Samsunspor are personally negotiating regarding Rick van Drongelen. Trabzonspor has made a proposal for the defender. According to Suat Cakir, a potential transfer is still possible, and the outcome depends solely on the financial aspect of the agreement. The transfer will happen if Trabzonspor offers the amount Samsunspor is requesting.
The presidents of Trabzonspor and Samsunspor are personally negotiating regarding Rick van Drongelen. Trabzonspor has made a proposal for the defender. According to Suat Cakir, a potential transfer is still possible, and the outcome depends solely on the financial aspect of the agreement. The transfer will happen if Trabzonspor offers the amount Samsunspor is requesting.
On Tuesday, reports in Turkey mentioned an agreement between Rick van Drongelen and Trabzonspor. This agreement has not been confirmed, and it is considered likely to be a tactic by Samsunspor's management to pressure Panathinaikos into accelerating negotiations for the deal's completion.
On Tuesday, reports in Turkey mentioned an agreement between Rick van Drongelen and Trabzonspor. This agreement has not been confirmed, and it is considered likely to be a tactic by Samsunspor's management to pressure Panathinaikos into accelerating negotiations for the deal's completion.
Samsunspor has officially confirmed the start of transfer fee negotiations with Trabzonspor for Rick van Drongelen. The player's situation was discussed by representatives from both clubs at the Clubs Association meeting. The night before, Trabzonspor sent an offer to Samsunspor for van Drongelen. According to Samsunspor President Yüksel Yıldırım, talks for van Drongelen are ongoing, and head coach Fatih Tekke also wants the player in his squad. Yıldırım also stated that the transfer process might conclude, either positively or negatively, by this week's end.
Samsunspor has officially confirmed the start of transfer fee negotiations with Trabzonspor for Rick van Drongelen. The player's situation was discussed by representatives from both clubs at the Clubs Association meeting. The night before, Trabzonspor sent an offer to Samsunspor for van Drongelen. According to Samsunspor President Yüksel Yıldırım, talks for van Drongelen are ongoing, and head coach Fatih Tekke also wants the player in his squad. Yıldırım also stated that the transfer process might conclude, either positively or negatively, by this week's end.
According to Yakup Çınar, Rick van Drongelen is close to completing his transfer to Trabzonspor. Çınar reports there is a verbal agreement between the two clubs and that the transfer, which Fatih Tekke especially wanted, is expected to be finalized soon. Yağız Sabuncuoğlu added that Trabzonspor has reached an agreement with Rick van Drongelen. The difference between Trabzonspor and Samsunspor in transfer fee negotiations has decreased to 1 million euros, and the clubs are close to reaching an agreement. The deal is expected to be completed soon, pending final confirmation.
According to Yakup Çınar, Rick van Drongelen is close to completing his transfer to Trabzonspor. Çınar reports there is a verbal agreement between the two clubs and that the transfer, which Fatih Tekke especially wanted, is expected to be finalized soon. Yağız Sabuncuoğlu added that Trabzonspor has reached an agreement with Rick van Drongelen. The difference between Trabzonspor and Samsunspor in transfer fee negotiations has decreased to 1 million euros, and the clubs are close to reaching an agreement. The deal is expected to be completed soon, pending final confirmation.
The 'Hat Trick Show' reported that Ricky van Drongelen rejected an offer from Trabzonspor because his priority is to continue his career at Panathinaikos.
The 'Hat Trick Show' reported that Ricky van Drongelen rejected an offer from Trabzonspor because his priority is to continue his career at Panathinaikos.
Yüksel Yıldırım stated that Trabzonspor made an offer for Rick van Drongelen. According to Yıldırım, they spoke with Ertuğrul Doğan, and Trabzonspor was granted permission after asking to speak with the player. Yıldırım also stated that transfers can sometimes be completed on the last day. Rick van Drongelen's agent reportedly said that there are clubs interested in the player and they are waiting for news from him.
Yüksel Yıldırım stated that Trabzonspor made an offer for Rick van Drongelen. According to Yıldırım, they spoke with Ertuğrul Doğan, and Trabzonspor was granted permission after asking to speak with the player. Yıldırım also stated that transfers can sometimes be completed on the last day. Rick van Drongelen's agent reportedly said that there are clubs interested in the player and they are waiting for news from him.
Samsunspor intends to sell 27-year-old Dutch centre-back Rick van Drongelen following his successful season. The club has valued the player between 8 and 10 million euros, a price that is reportedly aimed at major Turkish teams. Trabzonspor and Besiktas are said to be interested, and efforts are also being made to involve Fenerbahce, as that club could more easily pay a large transfer fee. Separately, the SEG agency is reportedly working to arrange a potential transfer for the defender to Panathinaikos. Van Drongelen has 18 caps for the Netherlands U21s. He joined Samsunspor from Union Berlin in July 2023 for a €200,000 fee, and his contract is valid until 2028. During the 2025/2026 Süper Lig season, he made 32 appearances, scored 2 goals, and provided 2 assists. Transfermarkt estimates his market value at €6 million.
Samsunspor intends to sell 27-year-old Dutch centre-back Rick van Drongelen following his successful season. The club has valued the player between 8 and 10 million euros, a price that is reportedly aimed at major Turkish teams. Trabzonspor and Besiktas are said to be interested, and efforts are also being made to involve Fenerbahce, as that club could more easily pay a large transfer fee. Separately, the SEG agency is reportedly working to arrange a potential transfer for the defender to Panathinaikos. Van Drongelen has 18 caps for the Netherlands U21s. He joined Samsunspor from Union Berlin in July 2023 for a €200,000 fee, and his contract is valid until 2028. During the 2025/2026 Süper Lig season, he made 32 appearances, scored 2 goals, and provided 2 assists. Transfermarkt estimates his market value at €6 million.
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