01.07.2026 22:30
Beşiktaş's star and team captain Orkun Kökçü chose to cut his vacation short and work with the team instead of taking a holiday to rest after the World Cup.
Orkun Kökçü, who appeared with the National Football Team in the 2026 World Cup and whose future became a topic of curiosity after the tournament, made a striking decision as soon as he set foot in Turkey.
ORKUN SHORTENED HIS HOLIDAY PERIOD
According to the news in Türkiye Gazetesi; In the black-and-white team, which started the new season preparations without its national players competing in the World Cup, team captain Orkun Kökçü showed an example of sacrifice. The star player decided to cut short his entitled holiday period after the tournament and join the team as soon as possible.
"NO NEED FOR A HOLIDAY WHEN THERE ARE THINGS TO DO"
It was learned that Orkun Kökçü, who did not want to leave his team alone during the new season preparations, told his close circle, "There is no need for a holiday when we have a busy schedule and many things to do ahead," and that he would join the overseas camp in Slovakia much earlier than planned.
EUROPEAN MATCHES BEHIND THE DECISION
Behind Captain Orkun's hasty and determined attitude are the critical European tests awaiting Beşiktaş at the end of July. The black-and-white team will face Midtjylland in the first match of the UEFA Europa League qualifying round on Thursday, July 23. The away return leg of this challenging match will be played on Thursday, July 30. Captain Orkun, by sacrificing his holiday to be fully physically ready and to lead his teammates before this critical tournament, once again earned the appreciation of the black-and-white fans.