19-year-old Efe Korkut made history with Athletic Bilbao.

02.02.2026 15:54

Athletic Bilbao made history by signing Efe Korkut, the son of Tayfun Korkut, becoming the first Turkish footballer to join the club.

Athletic Bilbao has made history by signing a Turkish footballer for the first time in the club's history. The Basque team has transferred Efe Korkut, the son of Tayfun Korkut, who was born in San Sebastian.

1.5+2 YEAR CONTRACT SIGNED

Athletic Bilbao has signed a contract with 19-year-old midfielder Efe Korkut, which includes a 2-year extension clause with an option for 1.5 years. The club is reported to pay a transfer fee of 500,000 euros to Efe's previous team, Stuttgart, for this transfer.

HE WILL PLAY FOR BILBAO ATHLETIC

The young player will play for Athletic Bilbao's lower team, Bilbao Athletic, which competes in the third league. Efe Korkut's development will be closely monitored.

HISTORIC TRANSFER

Athletic Bilbao, which has only signed players born in the Basque Country or those with Basque heritage in their family, has signed a contract with a player who has chosen the Turkish National Team for the first time in its history.

19-year-old Efe Korkut made history with Athletic Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao made history by signing Efe Korkut, the son of Tayfun Korkut, becoming the first Turkish footballer to join the club.

1.5+2 YEAR CONTRACT SIGNED

HE WILL PLAY FOR BILBAO ATHLETIC

HISTORIC TRANSFER

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