14.11.2026 17:30
For the 20 million Euro mandatory purchase clause in the contract of Ernest Poku, who is on loan from Bayer Leverkusen at Beşiktaş, to be triggered, he needs to start in the first XI in 18 matches. The Dutch footballer, who has so far been in the starting XI only twice, is expected to return to the German club at the end of the season.
The future of Ernest Poku, whom Beşiktaş added to its squad on loan from Bayer Leverkusen at the start of the season, has begun to take shape at the black-and-white team. The likelihood of the mandatory purchase clause in the Dutch winger's contract being triggered is gradually weakening.
THE 18-MATCH REQUIREMENT LOOKS DIFFICULT
The 22-year-old footballer, who was transferred from the German club for a loan fee of 3 million Euros, has a conditional purchase option worth 20 million Euros in his agreement. For this clause to become mandatory, Poku must start in the first 11 in at least 18 official matches throughout the season.
HE HAS STARTED IN THE FIRST 11 IN ONLY 2 MATCHES
However, due to intense competition for the jersey on the right wing and his performance falling short of expectations, the young player has so far been able to be in the starting lineup in only 2 matches. Poku, who is not seen as very likely to start in the first 11 in 16 more matches in the remainder of the season, is expected to fail to fulfill this condition and return to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. The Dutch footballer has a contract with the German club that runs until 2030.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Ernest Poku has so far appeared in 7 official matches in all competitions in a Beşiktaş shirt. The young player, who has spent a total of 214 minutes on the pitch, contributed 2 goals and 1 assist to his team's score during this time.