Football Season Guide

Samsunspor

In


Antoine Makoumbou (mid) Cagliari; Logi Tomasson (def) Stromsgodset; Joe Mendes (def) SC Braga; Anthony Musaba (att) Sheffield Wednesday;

Out


Ercan Kara (att) Rapid Wien; Marc Bola (sp)(def) Watford; Youssef Ali Bennasser (sp)(mid), Kingsley Schindler (r)(att), Flavien Tait (sp)(mid), Nanu (sp)(def), Halil Yeral (gk) free agent

It has been absolutely a great season for Samsunspor as they have finished in the 3rd place and made it to European Cups 27 years later. That is why the fans see coach Thomas Reis as a magician as he had to do it without adding any new player because of their transfer ban. This season, a much more difficult season awaits them as the German coach knows. They will have to compete in three competitions. The great news is that they do not have any transfer ban any more. That is why they have started to strengthen their squad immediately as soon as the last season come to an end. First of all, they have brought wingers to both flanks. Tomason came in to be the regular of the coach. Icelandic left-back has gained enough experience in Vikingur and Stromsgodset. On the right, Mendes was added to help captain Zeki Yavru. Musaba was also signed in from Sheffield Wednesday. Despite his young age, he has played in leagues of Belgium, France and Netherlands. In midfield, they were always strong to hurt their opponents. In this point, the signing of Makoumbou, who has been experiencing Serie A football for three years. Besides new arrivals, they have managed to save the main structure of the last season’s successful squad. The most notable departure was left-back Bola. Except him, only a few support players have left the team. Top scorer Marius stayed in the club while Kilinc’s contract was extended following his 3-goal & 12 assist performance. The German coach knows the importance of the wide-range squad in this tough season. That is why they are still searching for new blood. If he can build what we planned, they are capable of being successfull once again.

Target


If they can cope with busy schedule, they can finish at top 6. To be realistic, top 10 should be welcomed well. Speaking about Europe, they should gain some experience this time.