Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan has publicly ruled out a departure for star striker Paul Onuachu. Doğan made the statement during a live broadcast on A Spor following the club's announcement of the signing of forward Franculino Dju from Midtjylland.
What is Onuachu's future at the club?
Ertuğrul Doğan addressed speculation surrounding the Nigerian striker head-on. "There is no such agenda. Onuachu is this league's top scorer, a very good friend of ours. Such a situation is not in question," he said. This definitive statement puts an end to recent rumours linking the prolific goalscorer with a move away. The club currently sits 11th in the Süper Lig with 4 points from 3 matches, trailing leaders Galatasaray by 3 points. Losing a proven scorer like Onuachu would have made improving their league position even more challenging.
How did the Franculino Dju transfer happen?
President Doğan also detailed the process of bringing in young forward Franculino Dju. "We announced the transfer. Franculino Dju was the name at the top of our list." he explained. This move aims to add a young and dynamic alternative to the team's attacking line. Trabzonspor has scored 4 and conceded 4 goals in the first three weeks of the season, resulting in a zero goal difference. Dju's contribution will increase the attacking options visible on the club's squad page.
What is the team's current situation?
Trabzonspor has not started the 2026-27 season as desired. Their recent form of 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses (DLWDL) from the last five official matches shows inconsistency. The most recent league match, played on August 15, 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw with Kasımpaşa. A look at the team's fixtures page reveals the next Süper Lig challenge is an away match against 10th-placed Samsunspor on October 11, 2026. Squad stability is vital ahead of this fixture.
What do the president's statements mean?
Ertuğrul Doğan's comments demonstrate a clarity in the club's mid-season transfer policy. By retaining a league-proven goalscorer like Onuachu while adding a young talent, the club is executing a long-term plan. This news, reported by Fotomac, clears up uncertainties among the fanbase. The team's current position on the standings page requires a more consistent performance in the coming weeks. Trabzonspor now prepares for the away fixture at Samsunspor on October 11th.
