Cameroon‑France central midfielder Olivier Ntcham of Turkish side Samsunspor is being linked with a summer move to Greek champions AEK Athens.
The 30-year-old, who wears the No 10 shirt at Samsunspor, is reported to be on AEK’s radar as they look to bolster their options in central midfield ahead of the new Super League 1 campaign. The move is currently listed with an unspecified probability (“?”), underlining that talks remain at the speculation stage rather than an advanced negotiation.
Ntcham, valued at €2.00m on Transfermarkt, is entering a pivotal phase of his career, with his contract situation at Samsunspor unclear and no expiry date publicly recorded. That uncertainty has fuelled suggestions he could become a free agent in the near future if no extension is agreed, potentially opening the door for AEK to move for a low-fee or Bosman-style deal.
The right-footed midfielder, born on 9 February 1996 in Longjumeau, France, stands at 1.80m and is primarily deployed as a central midfielder. He holds both Cameroonian and French nationality. Recent performances in the Turkish Süper Lig for Samsunspor have maintained his profile, with the club relying on his experience and creativity in the middle of the pitch. In a recent league outing for Samsunspor – their last fixture before this latest round of rumours – Ntcham featured in a tight match in the Süper Lig, contributing in midfield as his side fought for points, a display that again underlined his value at this level.
Ntcham’s career has taken him through several European leagues, and a switch to AEK Athens would add the Greek top flight to that list. If the transfer materialises, it could offer him a fresh platform in continental competition and reshape both his reputation and next chapter at the top level.
