19.12.2025 11:50
The future of Colombian footballer Elan Ricardo, who was loaned by Beşiktaş to Athletico Paranaense, has been determined. The Brazilian team has decided to send Ricardo back due to dissatisfaction with his performance. However, the black-and-white club stated that there is no possibility of the player returning to the team during the winter transfer period. It was expressed that even if Elan Ricardo's loan contract is terminated, he can only return to Beşiktaş at the end of the season.
The future of Elan Ricardo, who was transferred to Beşiktaş with great hopes and loaned to Athletico Paranaense at the beginning of the season, has become clear. Despite being deemed surplus to requirements by the Brazilian team, the Colombian player will not return to the black-and-white team during the mid-season transfer window.
DISAPPOINTMENT IN BRAZIL AS WELL
Wearing the Athletico Paranaense jersey, Elan Ricardo fell significantly short of expectations in Brazil's Serie B. The 21-year-old midfielder has only played in 2 matches during the past period, spending a total of 46 minutes on the field.
BUY OPTION WILL NOT BE USED
The Brazilian team decided to send Elan Ricardo, who was loaned with a purchase option of 4.5 million euros, due to dissatisfaction with his performance. Following this development, it was claimed that the player would return to Beşiktaş during the mid-season.
BEŞIKTAŞ CLOSED THE MID-SEASON
The black-and-white club announced that there is no possibility of Elan Ricardo returning to the team during the transfer window. It was stated that even if Athletico Paranaense terminates the loan agreement, the Colombian player could only return to Beşiktaş at the end of the season.
SQUAD SPOT WILL BE USED FOR OTHER TRANSFERS
The Beşiktaş management plans to use the under-23 foreign quota for the transfer of a promising goalkeeper and a striker in line with new planning. It has been learned that these two transfers, approved by the technical staff, will be included in the squad during the mid-season for investment purposes.
SEPARATION ON THE AGENDA IN THE SUMMER MONTHS
Elan Ricardo, who has a contract with Beşiktaş until June 2029, is expected to be either sold or loaned out again at the end of the season. The black-and-whites had transferred the Colombian player from Inter Bogota for a transfer fee of 1.9 million euros in February 2025.
FAILED TO GET PLAYING TIME AT BEŞIKTAŞ
Elan Ricardo, despite being part of the Beşiktaş squad in the second half of last season, did not play in any official matches. The young player, who also failed to meet expectations in Brazil, has caused disappointment for both his club and Beşiktaş.