Oğuzhan Özyakup has retired from his football career.

Former Beşiktaş player Oğuzhan Özyakup has retired from football at the age of 31.

OĞUZHAN ÖZYAKUP RETIRES FROM FOOTBALL

Oğuzhan Özyakup, former player of Beşiktaş and the Turkish National Football Team, has decided to retire from football at the age of 31. Özyakup announced his retirement through his personal social media accounts, stating that he had experienced unforgettable moments in his career and said the following: "I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to play in teams with goals and dreams. I have played matches that I will never forget, as special as championships and cups."

"I AM FAR FROM WHERE I WANT TO BE"

Looking back, I have had moments and memories that most footballers will not have. However, in the last 2 seasons, although I played difficult and exciting matches, I realized that I was not happy with the style of football I played and that I was far from where I wanted to be. I have been thinking a lot to make this decision for the past few months."

"I HAVE ALWAYS FELT LIKE BEŞİKTAŞLI OĞUZHAN"

Oğuzhan Özyakup, who received offers from clubs in the Turkish Super League during the summer transfer period, also thanked them in his statement and used the following expressions: "Because I have always felt like Beşiktaşlı Oğuzhan and I always wanted to be known as such, it was not possible for me to play for another club. I have been thinking a lot for the past few months to make this decision for my football career and it was not easy for me. However, due to the lack of sufficient goals in return for the infinite love and value I have given to football, I have decided to end my professional football career. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to my career."

OĞUZHAN ÖZYAKUP

Oğuzhan Özyakup, who transferred to Beşiktaş in 2012 and left in 2022 to join Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands. Özyakup, who won 3 Turkish Super League titles, 1 Ziraat Turkish Cup, and 1 Super Cup with the black and white team, also wore the jersey of the Turkish National Football Team 43 times.