Marat Tarek: Russia-Cameroon Forward Linked with Move from Kolkheti Poti to Samaleswari SC

Russia-Cameroon centre-forward Marat Tarek, currently at Georgian side Kolkheti Poti, is being linked with a move to Indian club Samaleswari SC in what would be a notable cross-continent switch for the 22-year-old.

The Erovnuli Liga 2 attacker is under contract with Kolkheti Poti until 31 December 2026, meaning any deal would require the Indian club to negotiate a transfer rather than pursue a free move further down the line. The interest from Samaleswari SC points to an attempt to add a central striking option ahead of upcoming domestic campaigns, with Tarek viewed as a possible addition to bolster their forward line.

Tarek’s profile is distinctive: a dual-nationality Russia-Cameroon player operating through the middle, he has been developing his career in Georgia’s second tier with Kolkheti Poti. A move to India would represent a significant change of environment and competition level, and would place him among a small but growing group of foreign centre-forwards using the Indian game as a platform in their early 20s.

Kolkheti Poti, competing in Erovnuli Liga 2, face a decision over whether to cash in on a player who still has more than a year left on his deal or to keep him as part of their push in Georgia’s second division. With no agreement reported at this stage, Tarek remains tied to Kolkheti Poti by a contract running to the end of 2026, leaving his future subject to ongoing interest rather than imminent confirmation.