# Darwin Nunez loan move and Trabzonspor squad restructuring

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/darwin-nunez-loan-move-to-beikta
> Updated: 2026-08-14T11:03:34.000Z. Sources: 100. Developments: 6.

Trabzonspor opened the 2026-27 Trendyol Süper Lig season with a 1-1 draw against Kasımpaşa at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium. The match featured the highly anticipated Süper Lig debut of Mohamed Salah, who entered the pitch in the 58th minute to replace Metehan Mimaroğlu, fulfilling manager Fatih Tekke’s tactical plan to utilize him for a portion of the second half.

Noah Saviolo gave Trabzonspor a 1-0 lead in the 43rd minute following an assist from Metehan Mimaroğlu, but Kasımpaşa’s Adrian Benedyczak equalized in the 56th minute via a converted penalty. Despite Salah’s late presence and several attacking attempts, including a close chance in the 76th minute, neither side could secure a victory. Manager Fatih Tekke noted that the team’s play changed following Salah’s entry, but expressed disappointment that the squad failed to capitalize on opportunities and made errors leading to the equalizer.

Following the match, Tekke indicated a pressing need for transfer reinforcements, specifically targeting two strikers and a defensive midfielder, while warning that the team must avoid simple errors to succeed in upcoming European matches. Squad depth remains a concern as the club continues to manage injuries to Ernest Muçi, Arseniy Batagov, and Okay Yokuşlu while restructuring the roster to meet foreign player limits.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Turkish Süper Lig opening week sees Salah debut and Fenerbahçe defeat

The Trendyol Süper Lig opening week saw Mohamed Salah debut for Trabzonspor in a 1-1 draw with Kasımpaşa, while Fenerbahçe fell 2-1 to Gençlerbirliği.

96 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-announces-squad-for-kasmpaa-season-opener

### 2026-08-14: Trabzonspor nears deal for Darwin Núñez

Trabzonspor is in the final stages of negotiating a transfer for Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez from Al Hilal, with a potential arrival in Turkey for medical exams expected soon.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-nears-deal-for-darwin-nez

### 2026-08-10: Trabzonspor to part ways with Denis Drăguș

Trabzonspor is set to part ways with Denis Drăguș this summer to manage its foreign player quota following the arrivals of Mohamed Salah and the potential loan of Darwin Nunez.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-to-part-ways-with-denis-drgu

### 2026-08-08: Trabzonspor reaches agreement to sign Darwin Núñez on loan

Trabzonspor has reached a principle agreement to sign Al-Hilal striker Darwin Núñez on loan, reuniting him with former teammate Mohamed Salah in Turkey.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/darwin-nunez-linked-to-trabzonspor-reunion-with-mohamed-salah

### 2026-08-05: Trabzonspor intensifies pursuit of Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez

Trabzonspor is negotiating a deal, possibly a loan, to sign Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Al‑Hilal, following its Mohamed Salah signing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-intensifies-pursuit-of-uruguay-striker-darwin-nunez

### 2026-07-24: Darwin Nunez set for loan move to Turkish side Beşiktaş

Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez is close to joining Turkish club Beşiktaş on loan, outpacing interest from Barcelona, Juventus and Atlanta United.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/darwin-nunez-set-for-loan-move-to-turkish-side-beikta

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