On July 24, 2026, the Serbian club Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) officially announced the signing of Ghanaian central defender Derrick Luckassen. The 31-year-old athlete has signed a three-year contract with the team and will wear the number 32 jersey during his tenure with the Serbian champions.

Luckassen joins the club following a successful stint at Pafos FC, where he accumulated 93 appearances across all competitions, recording nine goals and one assist. During his time in Cyprus, he contributed to winning a league title and participated in the Champions League league phase. The defender, who recently competed in the World Cup representing Ghana, is expected to strengthen Red Star's defensive lineup for the upcoming season. The formal announcement included images of the player posing in the club's red-and-white colors.