Bahia made his debut in the Samsunspor shirt, starting the whole game, in a 3–2 win over Gençlerbirliği on 10 September 2011. Since joining the club, he quickly became a first team regular for the side, establishing himself in the centre–back position. During the season, he also played out in either left–back and defensive–midfield positions. However, on the last game of the season against Sivasspor, Bahia started the match, as Samunspor lost 2–1 and was relegated to the TFF First League next season. At the end of the 2011–12 season, he finished his first season at the club, making 31 appearances in all competitions.