Mahmudu Bajo: Gambian Red Star Midfielder Linked With Caykur Rizespor Move

Mahmudu Bajo, the 21-year-old Gambian defensive midfielder at Serbian champions Red Star, is attracting interest from Turkish Super Lig side Caykur Rizespor over a potential summer move. The Super Lig club are monitoring the player as they assess midfield options ahead of the new campaign, with the possibility of opening talks in this transfer window.

Bajo is under contract with Red Star until 30 June 2029, a long-term deal that puts the Serbian club in a strong position at the negotiating table and is likely to influence any fee discussions. He is currently valued at around 2 million, a figure that provides an initial reference point for any prospective negotiations between the Super Liga Srbije side and their Turkish counterparts.

The Gambia international has been used in a defensive midfield role for Red Star, operating in front of the back line in the Serbian top flight. His performances in the Super Liga Srbije have drawn attention beyond Serbia as clubs in stronger-paying leagues look for affordable options in central areas.

A move to Rizespor would see Bajo swap Serbian domestic football for the Turkish Super Lig, one of the regions most competitive competitions. For now, Red Star are under no pressure to sell given the length of his contract, and any development is expected to depend on whether Rizespor decide to formalise their interest with an offer that reflects his current valuation and long-term deal in Belgrade.