Mark McKenzie has loved 4 productive seasons in Belgium, however the American defender reportedly seems set for a brand new alternative in Turkey.
Trabzonspor is nearing a deal for McKenzie’s companies, Turkish shops Haber Anlik and 61 Medya reported Monday. McKenzie, whose present contract with Genk is about to run out in June 2025, is excessive on the checklist of Trabzonspor supervisor Abdullah Avcı.
The 25-year-old is at present on break after being with the U.S. males’s nationwide workforce throughout the 2024 Copa America.
McKenzie made the transfer to Genk throughout the 2020-21 Professional League season after coming by the ranks with the Philadelphia Union. The Union homegrown centerback made 59 appearances in MLS, profitable the Supporters’ Protect previous to his transfer overseas.
McKenzie has been a constant starter with Genk over the previous three seasons, logging a mixed 127 appearances, scoring 5 objectives. He received the Belgian Cup throughout his time in Genk, in addition to elevated his involvement with the USMNT.
McKenzie has earned 13 USMNT caps up to now, being a part of the CONCACAF Nations League-winning facet in 2019-20.
After profitable the Tremendous Lig title in 2022, Trabzonspor completed sixth and third respectively in every of the final two seasons. They are going to be a part of UEFA Europa League Qualifying later this summer season.