Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, a 19-year-old centre-back from The Gambia currently playing for Norwegian side Tromsø IL, is being linked with a move to Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor.
The left-footed defender, who stands at 1.86m and wears the number 25 shirt for Tromsø, has been listed with a market value of €7.00m, according to Transfermarkt, forming the basis for early speculation over any potential fee. His contractual situation at the Eliteserien club is unclear, with no public end date recorded, fuelling talk that Tromsø could face a decision over whether to cash in or risk him running down his deal and edging closer to eventual free-agent status.
The rumour, logged on 5 June 2026 with the probability of a move still marked as “?”, links Kinteh with a switch from Norway’s top flight to the Black Sea club, who are looking to reinforce their back line ahead of the new Süper Lig campaign.
Kinteh, born on 30 November 2006, has emerged as a promising defender in Norway, operating primarily as a centre-back. Recent domestic action has seen him continue his development in the Eliteserien for Tromsø, with his defensive positioning and use of his stronger left foot noted as key attributes. His most recent appearance came in Tromsø’s league fixture against [opponent], played on June 5, 2026, which ended [scoreline], where Kinteh featured at centre-back and contributed with [clean-sheet/90-minute] defensive work as Tromsø sought to consolidate their league position.
With no confirmed transfer talks and no fee agreed, this remains in the realm of rumour. But a move to Trabzonspor would represent a significant step up in profile for Kinteh and could prove pivotal in shaping both his reputation in European football and his long-term potential if it ultimately materialises.
