Central forward Wilson Samaké, 21, has joined Arda after passing his medical examinations and signing a contract with the club's sporting director, Ivaylo Petkov. The deal is a loan until the summer, which includes an option for a permanent transfer. Samaké, who previously played for the Turkish club Bandirmaspor, began his career at French side Rennes. The Mali-born player also holds a French passport and is part of Mali's U23 national team, for which he has 7 caps and 3 goals. Samaké joined Bandirmaspor in July 2025, and his contract there is valid until June 30, 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €600k.