Transfers
Oğuzhan Özyakup joins Kahramanmaraş İstiklal Spor on loan from Trabzonspor
The defender has moved to the newly-promoted side for the 2026–27 season.
Kahramanmaraş İstiklal Spor have completed the signing of Oğuzhan Özyakup from Trabzonspor on loan for the 2026–27 season.
The deal was confirmed on August 13, with both clubs announcing the move through their official channels.
Özyakup, who has been training with the Trabzonspor first-team squad during the pre-season, will now link up with the newly-promoted side as they prepare for top-flight football.
The loan agreement includes an option for Kahramanmaraş to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign, though the specific terms of that clause were not disclosed.
For Özyakup, the switch offers the chance to gain regular senior minutes in a competitive league environment, something that has been limited during his time in Trabzonspor’s development setup.
Kahramanmaraş manager Hakan Şular has been vocal about bolstering his defensive options ahead of the club’s historic return to the Turkish Süper Lig.
The 19-year-old trained with Trabzonspor’s U19 side last season but was frequently called up to the senior squad for matchday squads, though he did not feature in an official competitive fixture.
His performances in the youth setup, particularly in the U19 league and the Youth League, caught the attention of scouts across the country.
Kahramanmaraş sporting director Mehmet Demir described the arrival as a statement of intent, emphasizing the club’s ambition to establish themselves among the top-flight fraternity.
The loan deal marks one of the more notable acquisitions for Kahramanmaraş as they enter their first Süper Lig campaign in over a decade.
Trabzonspor confirmed the move in a brief statement, thanking Özyakup for his service and wishing him well in the next phase of his career.
No financial details were made public, with both clubs agreeing to keep the terms of the loan confidential.
The transfer window closes next week, and Kahramanmaraş are expected to remain active in the market as they look to strengthen further across all positions.
Özyakup is expected to be available for selection in Kahramanmaraş’ opening fixture of the new season, pending international clearance.
He will wear the number 19 jersey for his new club, a number previously worn by several key players in the club’s rise through the divisions.
The loan move represents another step in the ongoing collaboration between Trabzonspor and Kahramanmaraş, who have previously exchanged players on both permanent and temporary deals.
As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on whether Özyakup can make an immediate impact in the Süper Lig.