Madness in Turkey, Besiktas takes the Turkish star who cries with emotion, 10 thousand fans at the airport, the ceremony continues at the stadium

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Express newspaper

12/07/2025 23:14

Besiktas makes one of the most sensational transfers in recent years in the Turkish Super League.

The Istanbul club has secured the services of Turkish national team star Orkun Kökçü, who comes from Benfica for a fee believed to be around 30 million euros.

At Istanbul airport, amidst emotions and celebration, over 10 fans welcomed the talented midfielder who is expected to become a leader at the heart of the team.

The official signing ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, at the stadium and in front of the fans. A real spectacle is on the horizon! 

When he spoke his first words after getting off the plane, the footballer could not contain his emotions and began to cry.

As a child, he had been an ardent Besiktas fan.