Belgium‑Nigeria left winger Kazeem Olaigbe, currently on the books at Turkish side Trabzonspor, is being strongly linked with a summer switch to Swiss Super League club Basel.
Data from Transfermarkt places the likelihood of the move at 86%, with the 23‑year‑old valued at €4.00m amid suggestions he could yet be available as a free agent if his situation in Turkey is not resolved. Details of his current contract length and expiry are unclear, fuelling speculation over whether Basel are exploring a low‑cost fee or a potential free transfer.
Born in Brussels on 2 January 2003, Olaigbe stands at 1.78m and operates primarily as an attacking left winger, cutting in from the flank on his preferred right foot. He holds both Belgian and Nigerian nationality, reflecting in his eligibility for either national team set‑up in future.
Olaigbe’s latest campaign in the Süper Lig has kept scouts interested, with his performances for Trabzonspor helping maintain his €4.00m market valuation. In a recent league outing against domestic opposition – a match that ended in a tight scoreline earlier this month – Olaigbe was used in his natural wide role, offering width and ball-carrying ability even though he did not get on the scoresheet.
Basel, long known for developing and exporting young attacking talents, are believed to view Olaigbe as a flexible forward option capable of operating across the front line. Having already featured in Turkey’s top flight, a move to Switzerland would add another major European league to his CV at a relatively early stage in his career.
If the transfer materialises, a switch to Basel could provide Olaigbe with regular continental exposure and a platform to enhance both his reputation and long‑term potential in European football.
