Orkun Kökçü Set to Join Beşiktaş in Major €30m Move from Benfica

Orkun Kökçü is set to return to the Süper Lig after growing tired of life at Benfica, with Beşiktaş agreeing to pay over £26 million for the midfielder.

According to a previous report, Beşiktaş and Benfica have agreed on the transfer of Orkun Kökçü.

Beşiktaş have reached a full agreement with Benfica and Kökçü, paving the way for the Turkish midfielder’s return to the Süper Lig. The deal will be structured as an initial loan with an obligation to buy for a total fee of £26m, and Kökçü will become one of Turkish football’s most expensive-ever signings.

TRANSFER DETAILS REVEALED

Beşiktaş will land Kökçü on loan for the 2025/26 season with an automatic purchase clause set at £22m plus £4.25m in add-ons, ensuring the total value reaches £26m. Kökçü has signed a five-year contract earning €5 million per year with Beşiktaş

According to a previous report, Kökçü joins Beşiktaş on a loan with a commitment to buy for €25 million plus €5 million in bonuses, who are placing huge faith in him to become a central figure in their recent project. Kökçü is expected to wear the famous No. 10 shirt and could be named captain in his first season back in Turkey.

KÖKÇÜ’S PERFORMANCE AND THE CLUB CONTEXT

Last season, Kökçü played in 55 matches for Benfica, scoring 12 goals while providing 11 assists in a standout performance for the 24-year-old midfielder

According to a previous report, Kökçü played 55 matches for Benfica last season, scoring 12 goals and providing 11 assists, Benfica finished second in the Primeira Liga but failed to win major silverware

According to a previous report, Benfica finished second in the Primeira Liga last season, and Kökçü reportedly fell out with manager Bruno Lage to prompt his desire to leave.

Meanwhile, Beşiktaş finished third in the Süper Lig and are determined to put up a stronger challenge for the title this term. The Black Eagles were determined to land Kökçü despite reported interest from Newcastle United and Inter Milan.

WHAT NEXT FOR BESIKTAS AND BENFICA?

With the transfer all but completed, Beşiktaş can now prepare to unveil Kökçü alongside their opening match of the Süper Lig season. The arrival of Kökçü is expected to energize the squad and fanbase as they look to close the gap to last season’s champions Galatasaray, who finished six points ahead. Beşiktaş’s first fixture will be against Rizespor

According to a previous report, Beşiktaş plays their next league match against Kayserispor in three weeks, who are predicted to finish mid-table. Meanwhile, Benfica will receive a cash boost and need to strengthen their midfield ahead of their season opener against Sporting for the Portuguese Supercup. Both clubs will feel like they can win the Primeira Liga next season after finishing behind their rivals in 2023/24.