July 21, 2025 – Madrid/Trabzon
In a dramatic late twist, Spanish midfielder Saúl Ñíguez has called off his transfer to Trabzonspor, despite having agreed to a four-year deal and even booking his flight to Turkey for medical tests scheduled today.
Sources close to the player confirm that a family decision prompted Saúl to reconsider, leading to the collapse of the deal just hours before his expected arrival in Trabzon.
The Turkish club had been confident of completing the signing, with all contractual terms settled and logistical arrangements made. However, Saúl’s abrupt change of heart has now left negotiations officially off, and Trabzonspor will need to look elsewhere for midfield reinforcements.
Saúl, 30, is now expected to evaluate other options as the summer window continues, though no alternative destination has yet been confirmed.
This U-turn marks one of the most unexpected reversals of the transfer season so far.