Huge windfall for Trabzonspor: Two suitors emerge at once

News Summary

The transfer market has picked up for French defensive midfielder Batista Mendy, who is not in manager Fatih Tekke's plans for the new season at Trabzonspor. La Liga side Celta Vigo and Süper Lig representative Başakşehir have emerged as suitors for the 26-year-old footballer.

News Details

Having returned to the Black Sea side after spending last season on loan at Sevilla, Batista Mendy is preparing to leave the team. The expected move for the 26-year-old player, whom the Claret-Blue board plans to sell permanently to generate revenue, came from Spain.

According to a report in Foot Mercato, La Liga representative Celta Vigo has accelerated its efforts to sign the French defensive midfielder. Moving quickly as the transfer window in Spain closes tomorrow at midnight, Celta Vigo officials reportedly held a meeting with the talented midfielder.

There is also interest from Turkey for the experienced footballer, who has entered the final year of his contract with Trabzonspor. The details of the report state that Süper Lig side Başakşehir is also closely monitoring the French player's situation and has entered the race to add him to their squad.

Batista Mendy, whom Trabzonspor signed from French club Angers for a transfer fee of 4.4 million Euros during the 2023-2024 season, currently has an estimated market value around 7.5 million Euros. The Claret-Blue management aims to part ways with the player, who is not considered for the squad, for an attractive transfer fee before the transfer window closes.

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Highlights

• Related clubs: Trabzonspor
• News type: Football
• Certainty: The source did not make a statement regarding the official status of the development.

Source

This news was compiled from information obtained from Sözcü (published: 31 August 2026 19:37).

Original news: Sözcü