25.08.2026 16:40
Beşiktaş made a surprise move in their winger transfer, reaching an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen's 22-year-old footballer Ernest Poku. The young player, who is expected to be loaned with a purchase option, will arrive in Istanbul tomorrow to undergo a medical check.
A surprising development occurred in the transfer of a winger for the Super League giant Besiktas. The black-and-whites, who were interested in Fares Ghedjemis and Dodi Lukebakio, have reached an agreement with 22-year-old Ernest Poku, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen.
POKU SURPRISE FROM BESIKTAS
Continuing their transfer efforts to strengthen their squad for the new season, Besiktas has turned their attention to Germany for the winger position. According to Yagiz Sabuncuoglu's report; the black-and-whites have reached an agreement to add Ernest Poku, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, to their squad. It was stated that the transfer will take place as a loan with a purchase option.
COMING TO ISTANBUL TOMORROW
It was reported that the 22-year-old footballer is expected to come to Istanbul tomorrow to complete the transfer procedures and undergo medical checks. The fact that Poku fits the +4 quota under the foreign player rule in the Super League also stands out as a significant advantage for Besiktas.
SERDAL ADALI CONDUCTED NEGOTIATIONS SECRETLY
Notable details were also shared regarding the behind-the-scenes of the transfer. It was stated that the technical staff and football director Onder Ozen were insistent on Poku, while President Serdal Adali conducted the negotiations in secrecy. It was expressed that Adali assigned scout chief Eduard Graf to finalize the transfer, and Graf, after going to Germany and holding meetings, reached an agreement today.
RAISED IN THE NETHERLANDS
Ernest Poku, who started his football career in the Netherlands, rose from the AZ Alkmaar youth academy to the first team. The young winger later transferred to Bayer Leverkusen. It was noted that Poku has recorded 56 goals and 35 assists in 231 matches throughout his career.