Besiktas striker Semih Kilicsoy joins Cagliari on loan with €12M buy option

Besiktas announced on Saturday that young striker Semih Kilicsoy has joined Italian Serie A side Cagliari on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season, with a buy option included in the deal.

In a brief statement, the club said, “An agreement has been reached with Cagliari Calcio for the temporary transfer of our professional football player Semih Kilicsoy until the end of the 2025–26 season, with a purchase option. We wish Semih success at his new club.”

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87 appearances, 25 goal contributions

The 20-year-old forward, a product of Besiktas' youth academy, made 87 appearances for the senior team, scoring 16 goals and providing nine assists, directly contributing to 25 goals in total.

Semih Kilicsoy (9) of Besiktas celebrates after scoring a goal during UEFA Europa League 4th week match between Besiktas and Malmo at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 06, 2024. (AA Photo)

Financial terms reportedly include €12M option

Besiktas did not disclose financial terms in its official announcement. However, according to local media reports, Cagliari will pay €1 million as a loan fee, with a €12 million ($14 million) purchase option. If the Italian club exercises the option, €2 million in performance-based bonuses may also be added to the agreement.

August 03, 2025 03:10 PM GMT+03:00