Mbaye Niang has secured a fresh start in Turkey, signing with Gençlerbirliği SK following his departure from Sampdoria.
The 30-year-old Senegalese-French forward joins the newly promoted Turkish side on a two-year deal, aiming to inject experience and firepower into a team that has struggled in the opening matches of the season, suffering three consecutive defeats.
Niang returns to the Turkish Süper Lig after a productive 2023-24 campaign with Adana Demirspor, where he scored eight goals and contributed two assists.
His performances in Turkey had already highlighted his ability to influence games at the highest level, making him a sought-after figure in the transfer market following his release from Italy’s Sampdoria.
Gençlerbirliği SK announced the signing enthusiastically on their official social media channels, describing Niang as a “key addition to strengthen our attack” and confirming the two-year contract.
The club highlighted his dual nationality, noting that the Senegalese international also holds French citizenship.
Niang’s career has been marked by versatility and resilience. After rising through the ranks in France, he has played across multiple leagues, including Italy’s Serie A and the Turkish top flight.
His return to Turkey is expected to provide Gençlerbirliği with a proven goalscorer capable of turning tight matches in their favor.
The striker’s arrival comes at a crucial moment for the Red-Blacks, who are determined to stabilize their campaign after a disappointing start.
With Niang’s experience and goal-scoring prowess, Gençlerbirliği aims to climb the league table and secure a comfortable position in their return to the Süper Lig.
For Niang personally, the move represents a chance to regain momentum and reaffirm his status as a reliable forward in European football.
At 30, he combines the maturity of a seasoned professional with the sharpness required to make an immediate impact for his new club.
Gençlerbirliği fans will be hoping that Niang can replicate the form he displayed at Adana Demirspor and provide the decisive contributions needed to turn the team’s fortunes around this season.
His integration into the squad will be closely watched as the club prepares for upcoming league fixtures, where every point is vital for a newly promoted side.
With the signing now official, attention turns to how quickly Niang can adapt to his new surroundings and start producing the goals that could define Gençlerbirliği’s season.
For the striker, it is a fresh chapter and a chance to write a new success story in Turkish football.
𝐇𝐎𝐒̧ 𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐈̇𝐍 𝐌’𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐄 𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆⚡️ pic.twitter.com/TCdD52UTZ6
— Gençlerbirliği SK (@kirmizikara) August 30, 2025
