# Samsunspor pre-season preparations and squad changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samsunspor-pre-season-preparations-and-performance
> Updated: 2026-08-08T13:47:22.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Samsunspor has continued its pre-season preparations through a series of double friendly matches against Kasımpaşa. While the team previously secured a 2-1 victory in their first encounter, they lost the second match with a score of 3-0.

The club is currently undergoing significant roster changes following the departures of key players Lubo Satka, Rick van Drongelen, and Olivier Ntcham. To replenish the squad, Samsunspor has made several new signings, including Ivan Drapinski, Gabriele Guarino, and Antoine Sekongo, while also generating substantial revenue through player sales.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Turkish football clubs advance seasonal preparations and transfers

Turkish football clubs advance seasonal preparations through key transfers, such as Pellegrini rejecting Turkish offers and Konyaspor targeting Arthur Masuaku, alongside various preseason matches.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsunspor-defeats-kasmpaa-2-1-in-preseason-friendly

### 2026-07-26: Samsunspor targets European competition after intensive Dutch pre‑season

Samsunspor plans new signings and aims to return to European cups after a demanding pre‑season camp in the Netherlands, where midfielder Yalçın Kayan praised the preparation and its expected impact.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bar-alper-ylmaz-proud-eyes-future-at-galatasaray-open-to-offers

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