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Salih Ozcan heads to Istanbul as Besiktas deal nears

Dortmunds Turkish midfielder #06 Salih Ozcan smiles during the pre-season friendly club football match between Germanys BVB Borussia Dortmund and Englands Aston Villa FC in Dortmund, western Germany on August 10, 2024. (AFP Photo)
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Dortmunds Turkish midfielder #06 Salih Ozcan smiles during the pre-season friendly club football match between Germanys BVB Borussia Dortmund and Englands Aston Villa FC in Dortmund, western Germany on August 10, 2024. (AFP Photo)
July 08, 2026 03:20 PM GMT+03:00

Besiktas has announced that Türkiye's international midfielder Salih Ozcan will arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday night to complete the transfer to the club.

The Black and Whites confirmed a preliminary agreement with Ozcan, who was a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.

The 28-year-old is expected to undergo medical tests before signing an official contract with Besiktas.

Dortmund’s German defender Niklas Sule (#25), midfielder Julian Brandt (#10), and Turkish midfielder Salih Ozcan (#6), who are all set to leave the club, were presented with flowers by former CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke and managing director Lars Ricken ahead of the German Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt in Dortmund, western Germany, May 8, 2026. (AFP Photo)
Dortmund’s German defender Niklas Sule (#25), midfielder Julian Brandt (#10), and Turkish midfielder Salih Ozcan (#6), who are all set to leave the club, were presented with flowers by former CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke and managing director Lars Ricken ahead of the German Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt in Dortmund, western Germany, May 8, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Club statement confirms contract

The club announced a preliminary agreement with Ozcan, who is scheduled to arrive in Istanbul tonight to undergo medical examinations and finalize his transfer.

Under the terms of the deal, Ozcan will sign a three-plus-one-year contract with the club, earning an annual net salary of 2 million euros ($2.28 million).

The transfer will become official once the player successfully passes his medical checks and signs the formal paperwork.

Career background

Ozcan came through the youth academies of SC West Koln and Koln in Germany before moving into professional football.

He most recently played for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga, appearing in 12 matches last season for a total of 74 minutes, without recording a goal or an assist.

The midfielder has also represented Türkiye at the senior international level, playing for the national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Besiktas has been active in the transfer market as it continues to build its squad, with Ozcan set to become the club's latest addition once the move is finalized.

July 08, 2026 03:20 PM GMT+03:00
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