Signing is a matter of moments! Young goalkeeper Mert Furkan Bayram from Altinordu is transferring to Atletico Madrid.

The Spanish press El Chiringuito claims that Atletico Madrid, one of the world giants, is interested in Mert Furkan Bayram, the young national goalkeeper of Altınordu, a team from the TFF 2nd League.

IF AN AGREEMENT IS REACHED, HE WILL SIGN A 5-YEAR CONTRACT

It has been reported that the Spanish team has started initiatives for Mert Furkan and sat down with Altınordu officials. It is stated that Atletico Madrid is making intense efforts for the 19-year-old goalkeeper, and that the final negotiations have taken place and details regarding the share to be taken from the next sale have been discussed. If the clubs reach an agreement, Mert Furkan will sign a 5-year contract with Atletico Madrid.

HE GUARDS THE GOAL OF YOUTH NATIONAL TEAMS

Mert Furkan, who is one of the promising names of Altınordu, which has raised many football players, attracted attention with his performance in the professional league, where he played for the first time in the 2023-2024 season. During this process, the 19-year-old goalkeeper, who rose to the U18 and U19 National Teams, still guards the goal of our crescent-star team at the 2024 UEFA European U19 Championship held in Northern Ireland. In the first match of Group B, where Mert played in the starting 11, the U19 National Team was defeated by France with a score of 2-1.

HE WILL BE THE 4TH TURKISH PLAYER TO WEAR THE ATLETICO JERSEY

If Mert transfers to Atletico Madrid, he will be the 4th Turkish football player to wear the jersey of the Spanish giant after Arda Turan, Emre Belözoğlu, and Çağlar Söyüncü.

ALTINORDU CAREER

The young talent, who has played in 19 matches with the Altınordu jersey throughout his career, conceded 18 goals while not allowing any goals in 8 matches. The 19-year-old goalkeeper has a contract with Altınordu until 2027.