Olaigbe Set for Loan Exit After Struggles at Trabzonspor

Young winger Kazeem Olaigbe looks set to leave Trabzonspor on loan after failing to make the desired impact in Turkey’s Süper Lig since his summer arrival. The 22 year old has struggled for consistent game time and goals, prompting the club to explore temporary moves that could rejuvenate his season.

Trabzonspor signed Olaigbe in August from French side Rennes on a multi year deal, but he has not delivered the influence expected of a promising attacking wide player. With options on the table, Süper Lig club Kasımpaşa has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring him on loan for the remainder of the campaign.

The Turkish club is weighing offers as it aims to find the best solution for Olaigbe’s development, whether that be staying in Turkey or moving elsewhere in Europe. Trabzonspor’s sporting directors are said to be prioritising a move that would help rebuild his confidence while preserving or increasing his market value.

Editorial

A footballer’s journey is rarely linear, particularly for those whose talent has seen them traverse several leagues before their 23rd birthday. Kazeem Olaigbe’s current crossroads a potential loan move after a subdued stint at Trabzonspor speaks to the fluidity of a modern football career, where adaptability is as vital as raw ability.

There was optimism when Trabzonspor activated his transfer from Rennes, paying a significant fee for a Belgian-born winger with pace, dribble and youth international pedigree. Yet football’s alchemy is unpredictable a player’s success is not solely carved in talent but in the fit between individual style and club system, in trust fostered by coaching staff, and in moments when confidence and opportunity intersect. Persistence, in this context, matters more than pedigree.

Turkey’s Süper Lig is a demanding theatre combative, tactically varied and rich in expectation. For some, it is the springboard to wider recognition for others, a stern test that exposes areas needing refinement. Olaigbe’s struggles should not be mistaken for failure. Instead, they underline the necessity of context player development thrives in environments where minutes are earned and confidence is restored. A well-chosen loan move could provide precisely that a chance to reshape narrative rather than retreat from it.

His story, far from over, enters a phase familiar to many young professionals the moment when reputations are not made by headlines but by work ethic, by resilience under scrutiny and by gradual rediscovery of form. If this chapter becomes one of reinvention rather than regression, Kazeem Olaigbe could yet fulfill the promise that carried him from Anderlecht’s academy to the Turkish Süper Lig.

Did You Know?

1. Early Development Olaigbe began his youth career with RSC Anderlecht, one of Belgium’s most renowned talent factories, before moving to England with Southampton’s academy a pathway shared by several top-level professionals.

2. International Youth: He has represented Belgium at youth levels, including U21 competitions, and remains eligible to switch allegiance to Nigeria under FIFA rules.

3. Multi-League Experience: Before joining Trabzonspor, Olaigbe’s career included spells in France’s Ligue 1 with Rennes and a loan in Scotland with Ross County, giving him exposure to diverse footballing cultures.
4. Transfer Value Reports indicate Trabzonspor paid around €5 million for his services from Rennes a sizable investment reflecting his potential  though subsequent performances have seen his market value fluctuate.
5. Club Brugge Link Rumours circulating in transfer circles suggest Club Brugge, where Olaigbe once played as a youth, could be among the clubs monitoring his situation should he become available.