Gedson Fernandes Wants to Leave Spartak Moscow for İstanbul Return

Gedson Fernandes wants to leave Spartak Moscow and is open to a return to Istanbul, according to reports from Turkish media outlets.

Trabzonspor has entered the race for the midfielder ahead of the winter transfer window, with head coach Thomas Reis giving immediate approval for the move, Sözcü Gazetesi reported.

Spartak Moscow expects a transfer fee between 25-30 million euros for the 27-year-old player, according to Milliyet, citing journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu. Fernandes joined the Russian club in July 2025 on a four-year contract after a spell with Beşiktaş.

During his time in Russia, Fernandes has made 52 appearances for Spartak Moscow, scoring seven goals and providing six assists. This season, he has featured across four different positions, playing eight matches at right-back, four in central midfield, three as an attacking midfielder, and one on the right wing, Milliyet reported.

“He is not happy in Russia and is warm to returning to Istanbul,” Sabuncuoğlu reported, as cited by Milliyet. The player’s willingness to wear the Trabzonspor shirt has strengthened the Turkish club’s position in ongoing negotiations with Spartak Moscow, according to Sözcü Gazetesi.

Before his move to Russia, Fernandes spent three seasons at Beşiktaş after transferring from Benfica in July 2022. He made 131 appearances for the Istanbul club, scoring 18 goals and recording 16 assists, Sözcü Gazetesi noted. Prior to his tenure at Beşiktaş, the Portuguese player also represented Galatasaray and Çaykur Rizespor in the Süper Lig, according to Milliyet.

Fernandes has appeared in 16 matches for Spartak Moscow this season, contributing one goal and three assists, according to Sözcü Gazetesi.

Fernandes won the Russian Cup during his time with Spartak Moscow, as reported by Milliyet.