Trabzonspor faces roster shifts amid Fabinho's Brazil exclusion and new transfer targets

Trabzonspor is actively reshaping its squad through both international roster changes and targeted youth investments. In international news, Fabinho, the experienced defensive midfielder playing for Trabzonspor, has been excluded from the Brazil national team following a major restructuring by new manager Carlo Ancelotti. This decision comes after Brazil's exit in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

On the club level, Trabzonspor has reportedly reached agreements to sign two young players during the mid-season transfer window: 21-year-old Ukrainian defender Volodymyr Vilivald from Kryvbas and 20-year-old Ivorian midfielder Eddy Doue from Estrela. The club plans to loan both players back to their current teams until the end of the season to ensure continued development. Additionally, the club's scouting team is closely monitoring 18-year-old Ukrainian midfielder Kyrylo Rybak from Rukh Lviv U19 as a potential target for future squad strengthening.