Rumours linking Abdus Omur with a permanent move back to Turkish football are never too far away, and that’s the case again this summer.
Omur, who fell out of favour under former head coach Ruben Selles, spent the final months of the season on loan at Rizespor, but is set to return to the MKM Stadium for the start of pre-season training after a frustrating spell in his homeland.
The playmaker only managed six appearances in the Super Lig and one in the Turkish Cup, failing to score or create in those outings and missed the remaining two outings of the season throughout injury, which plagued his spell in Rize.
One of those outings, however, did come against Kayserispor. Abdus played 31 minutes as his side were beaten 1-0 away to the club managed by incoming new City head coach Sergej Jakirovic.
According to the latest reports emerging from Turkey, Samsunspor and Kocaelispor are both keen on signing the 25-year-old. Kocaelispor won promotion back to Turkey’s top league this season, and want Omur to spearhead their assault on the Super Lig next term.
Samsunspor, who hit the news on Sunday after dramatically beating Jakirovic’s side 2-1 to secure a third-placed finish, will be able to offer Omur Europa League football next season.
City have not yet decided on Omur’s future, who arrived from Trabzonspor in January 2024. Owner Acun Ilicali recently told Hull Live that any decision would be down to Omur himself.
“Yeah, I think he’s coming back. Of course, it’s Abdus’ decision, and I will respect him, but he’s a top talent and everybody saw that in the first year. In the second year, because of injury, he couldn’t perform, and Ruben (Selles) didn’t see his best times. There was no separation, but now I think he will come with his full energy, and I’m sure that he will impress us.”
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