Last summer, FC Schalke 04 tried in vain to get central defender Ozan Kabak permanently off the payroll. Instead of a sale, ultimately only a loan change went through. According to current rumours, Schalke could still collect a fee in the short term.
After relegation to the 2nd Bundesliga, it was immediately clear to everyone involved at FC Schalke 04 that Ozan Kabak would no longer wear the royal blue jersey. His salary is too high, the possible transfer fee for the empty Schalke coffers too important.
Ultimately, Norwich City secured the services of the Turkey international from the English Premier League – albeit only on loan. For a fee of four million euros, Kabak stayed in England, where he had previously also been loaned to Liverpool FC.
According to “Bild”, the Kabak loan is associated with a purchase obligation of 13 million euros if Norwich should also play first-class in the 2022/23 season.
As is currently the case with the portal “tskulis.com” reported that Turkish leaders Trabzonspor are now interested in signing Kabak.
The Istanbul club are said to be in search of a new centre-back. After Sassuolo Calcio remained stubborn about a possible commitment from ex-Schalke player Kaan Ayhan, Kabak came into focus. It is said that there is a loan with a purchase option in the room.
FC Schalke 04: What’s next for Ozan Kabak?
According to information from “image” However, there are currently no inquiries for Kabak.
Such a move from England to Turkey is not realistic anyway, as Trabzonspor will probably not be able to match the financial framework of the current agreement with Norwich City.
Kabak should only be an issue again at Schalke when the current table-17. of the Premier League at the end of the season has to move up to the second division. In this case, the purchase obligation expires and it would have to be renegotiated.
Kabak still has a contract with the Royal Blues until 2024.