Trabzon Spor Vice President Zeyyat Kafkas said, "We will part ways with anyone who does not want to stay in Trabzon Spor, does not want to walk with Trabzon Spor, or has the slightest suspicion." he said.
Kafkas held a press conference at Mehmet Ali Yılmaz Facilities and touched upon the departure of Eren Mert, who was in the scout team, from the club.
Stating that they followed the process with amazement, Kafkas said, "A professional has left Trabzon Sports Club and has been on the agenda of the sports public for two days. It is really impossible to understand this. The 45th person has left Trabzonspor in the last year. These should not be on the club's agenda." he said.
Kafkas pointed out that financial issues also came to the fore during the separation and continued his words as follows:
"Yes, there was such a separation, financial issues came to the fore. There was a very serious demand and the interests of the club are above everything else in Trabzonspor. There is no one bigger than Trabzonspor. Some may call it 'power poisoning', they may say 'it is their right', they may say 'he received a better offer'. This is also valid for a player. We part ways with anyone who does not want to stay in Trabzonspor, does not want to work with Trabzonspor or has the slightest suspicion. We also part ways with anyone who does not want to stay in Trabzonspor, does not want to work with Trabzonspor, or has the slightest suspicion. "Besides the successes and talented players, there is a feeling that we attach great importance to, the spirit of Trabzonspor."
Emphasizing that they would not be successful if they could not achieve unity, Kafkas said, "This team became the champion 4 years ago. We did not praise or criticize anyone more than necessary that day. It is necessary to look at the big picture. It is Trabzonspor that makes people grow. This is valid for managers, presidents, employees, football players. The main thing is Trabzonspor, Trabzonspor makes that person grow." he said.
Kafkas pointed out that the final decision on transfers was made by coach Fatih Tekke.
Addressing the issue of Oulai's transfer to another team, Kafkas said, "We have agreed with the club to a large extent, but we are waiting for Oulai's decision. He had a meeting yesterday and will do so today. I think the transfer will take place within a few days." he said.
Kafkas stated that they received serious offers for Nigerian football player Chibuike Nwaiwu and said:
"Nwaiwu was one of the important parts of our skeleton squad and a player we did not actually consider selling. When we received very serious offers in line with the interests of Trabzonspor, we started to think about it and we are evaluating it. The issue is under the authority of the esteemed president. He and our coach will decide whether to give it or not, but we have created a squad with alternatives."
Kafkas noted that they will play 3 friendly matches in the camp abroad and that they will play a friendly match against Göztepe in August.
Stating that Paul Onuachu received offers from Türkiye and the Gulf countries, Kafkas stated that this football player was also included in the skeleton squad that they did not want to disrupt.
Stating that they can make a decision if a very good offer comes, Kafkas said, "We actually do not have any player that cannot be sold, but having established such a good team, we do not want to stray too far from that skeleton. If a very good offer comes, all of them can be sold." he said.
"Cabral may be the first player to receive a transfer offer without ever coming to Trabzon"
Referring to an interesting situation in the Cabral transfer, Kafkas said, "Even the player we transferred three days ago could be sold, he was almost sold anyway. It would probably go down in history, Cabral could be the first player to receive a transfer offer without ever coming to Trabzon. He actually received an offer, but it is something we never thought about." he said.
Kafkas added that within the scope of staff planning, negotiations are continuing with Draguş and Lundstram to part ways.