Antoine Makoumbou Leaves Cagliari For Samsunspor In Four-Year Deal

Antoine Makoumbou has officially moved from Cagliari to Turkish club Samsunspor. He signed a four-year contract, which is a big step for both him and his new team.

TRANSFER DETAILS: MAKOMBOU BECOMES SAMSUNSPOR’S LATEST SIGNING

Samsunspor announced Makoumbou‘s arrival after the 26-year-old signed a contract valid until 2029. The Congolese international had a strong season with Cagliari, making 34 appearances and assisting three times. His performances caught the attention of several European teams, including Schalke 04 and Panathinaikos. Eventually, Samsunspor signed him, expecting his experience to bring stability and strength to the midfield, key for their progress in the Turkish top flight.

According to a previous report, Antoine Makoumbou played in 34 Serie A games last season and assisted three times.

WHY MAKOMBOU’S ARRIVAL MATTERS FOR SAMSUNSPOR

Makoumbou’s transfer followed a season where Cagliari narrowly avoided relegation, finishing 15th in Serie A. Samsunspor, on the other hand, ended the 2024/25 Süper Lig campaign in 3rd place place, and is improving their squad for the upcoming, European season. With the next season approaching, Samsunspor is relying on Makoumbou’s Serie A experience to boost their standings and prevent another close call with relegation.

Cagliari narrowly avoided relegation, finishing 15th in Serie A last season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR PLAYER AND CLUB

Makoumbou is expected to join Samsunspor shortly for pre-season training. Samsunspor open their league campaign in a few week’s time and have to prepare for the upcoming season. The team aims to compete internally and, this season, in Europe as well. Makoumbou’s quick adjustment will be crucial, as Samsunspor need an immediate boost to compete with teams just ahead, like Sivasspor and Antalyaspor, both of whom finished last season with a narrow points advantage.

Galatasaray finished second in the Turkish Süper Lig last season, while Fenerbahçe finished behind them.