A striking development occurred during the period when transfer operations gained momentum at Galatasaray under the management of Okan Buruk. It was reported that the new address of the national football player, who had many claims about his departure from the yellow-red team, was about to be announced.
According to the Portuguese press Record; It was stated that Kerem Aktürkoğlu is about to be transferred to Benfica. It was noted that the star football player will go to Portugal in a short time. It was reported that the signing is a matter of time.
It was reported that Galatasaray and Benfica reached an agreement for the transfer of Kerem Aktürkoğlu. It was emphasized that Benfica will pay a transfer fee of 11 million euros for the successful football player. It was stated that Kerem Aktürkoğlu went to Portugal to sign for Benfica.
It has been learned that Kerem Aktürkoğlu has agreed on a 4-year contract with Benfica.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu was linked with Russian team Spartak Moscow and Spanish representative Real Sociedad during the summer transfer period. The star player’s statement after being relieved of his captaincy at Galatasaray caused a stir.
The 25-year-old winger had the chance to play in 6 matches for Galatasaray this season. The national football player scored 2 goals in these matches. Kerem Aktürkoğlu made 3 assists to his teammates.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu’s contract with Galatasaray will expire on June 30, 2026. The 25-year-old left winger’s current market value is 15 million euros.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who started playing football in Gölcükspor’s youth academy, later played in Hisareyn, Başakşehir, Bodrum FK, Karacabey Belediyespor and 24 Erzincanspor. Galatasaray added Kerem Aktürkoğlu to its squad without a transfer fee at the beginning of the 2020-2021 season.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu played in 34 matches for the National Football Team. The 25-year-old winger scored 6 goals for the Crescent-Star jersey.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu won 2 Super League and 1 TFF Super Cup championships during his time at Galatasaray.
