Tsygankov Sends "Let's Talk Again" Message to Trabzonspor: Negotiations with Girona Set to Resume
July 18, 2026
Viktor Tsygankov, who has been in talks with Trabzonspor for some time, reached out to the club's management with a "let's talk again" message after failing to receive the offers he wanted. Trabzonspor are expected to return to the negotiating table with Spanish side Girona.
Tsygankov Sends "Let's Talk Again" Message to Trabzonspor
Viktor Tsygankov, who has been in talks with Trabzonspor for a long time, sent a "let's talk again" message to the club's management after failing to receive the offers he was hoping for. The Black Sea side are expected to return to the negotiating table with Spanish club Girona.
Last Season's Performance: Top 6% at His Position
The 28-year-old Ukrainian winger made 32 appearances for Girona in La Liga last season, playing 2642 minutes (97% starting rate — essentially an undroppable player). He scored 6 goals and provided 5 assists against an xG of 6.48 — showing his goal tally was almost perfectly in line with expectation. His average rating of 7.15 placed him in the top 6% for his position — meaning he was one of the elite right wingers in La Liga.
His recent form has been remarkably consistent, with standout ratings of 8.0 against Atletico Madrid and 7.5 against Real Sociedad.
A Balanced Profile of Creativity and Physical Contribution
Among right wingers in La Liga, Tsygankov's biggest strength is creativity: he ranks #10 in key passes (1.91 per 90) and #11 in total crosses (4.19 per 90). With 81.6% pass accuracy, he also ranks #11 in that category — showing a reliable profile in possession.
There's also a notable figure on the physical/defensive side: he ranks #4 in aerials won — an unusually high ranking for a winger, showing he also contributes to physical duels. He's also solid in interceptions, ranking #7.
He ranks more in the mid-to-upper range in direct output categories like goals (#11) and assists (#15) — suggesting a profile less like a "star goalscorer" and more like a well-rounded winger who both creates and produces. This is reflected in the positions he's played: right wing, attacking midfield, and right midfield.
Overall Assessment
The numbers show Tsygankov delivered a consistent, versatile performance in La Liga last season. Ranking in the top 6% for his position, while contributing well across both creativity and physical duel categories, helps explain why Trabzonspor place such importance on this transfer.
Conclusion
Tsygankov re-entering the process after failing to receive the offers he wanted shows the transfer isn't finalized, but the door remains open. The outcome of the renewed negotiations with Girona will determine whether the player ultimately joins Trabzonspor.
Source: This article is based on reporting by Yunus Emre Sel.