Felipe Augusto's Pre-Match Comments on Trabzonspor

Brazilian striker Felipe Augusto, who wears the Zenit shirt, made statements about his former club ahead of a friendly match against Trabzonspor on November 15. Speaking to Russia's Championat newspaper, the player praised the days he spent with the claret-blue side.

The 22-year-old footballer, who joined Zenit from Trabzonspor in the 2026 summer transfer window, said he was happy to face his former teammates again. Emphasizing that Trabzonspor is an important club with great goals, Augusto said he hopes the match goes well for both teams.

The friendly, scheduled during a league break caused by international matches, will be played on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg. The match will kick off at 17:00 Turkey time, and whether Augusto will play will become clear after the squads are announced.

Trabzonspor received a guaranteed transfer fee of 15 million euros from Augusto's transfer. The agreement also included add-ons of up to 5 million euros depending on performance. On June 30, 2026, the club notified the Public Disclosure Platform that the player's contract had been terminated by mutual agreement.