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Oguzhan Ozyakup returns to the Netherlands

01 September 2022
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Fortuna has added Oguzhan Özyakup to its selection days after the transfer market closed. The 29-year-old midfielder made the move to Sittard free of charge after his contract at Besiktas expired this summer. The Zaandam native has signed until mid-2024.

With that, Özyakup returns to the Dutch fields. "After playing almost ten seasons in Turkey, it was my wish to return to the Netherlands. I am getting that chance now at Fortuna. Now it is up to me to give everything for this club and, together with my new teammates, make it a great season."

Sjoerd Ars, technical manager: "We were still looking for a footballing midfielder. Oguzhan has proven to have those qualities. In addition, we add a wealth of experience with his arrival, having played more than three hundred games in the Besiktas shirt. Oguzhan's arrival completes the selection."

Özyakup left AZ's youth academy for Arsenal's at the age of sixteen. He would eventually make his debut in professional soccer for the English superpower, although the counter remained stalled at two appearances. The 43-time Turkey international moved to his homeland to play for Besiktas. At the top club from Istanbul, he grew into a regular. In total, he wore the shirt around his shoulders for no fewer than 310 matches.