English Premier League aspect Brighton & Hove Albion has signed Turkish full-back Ferdi Kadıoğlu from Fenerbahçe, the membership introduced Tuesday.
“We are pleased to confirm the signing of Turkish international full-back Ferdi Kadıoğlu from Fenerbahçe for undisclosed terms,” Brighton mentioned in an announcement.
“Ferdi has agreed to a four-year contract with Albion until June 2028, subject to international clearance and a successful work permit application.”
Brighton supervisor Fabian Hurzeler mentioned he’s “very excited” to signal Kadıoğlu, calling the 24-year-old “an excellent player and a great character.”
“He has great ability, is a strong runner, and is very good at passing,” Hurzeler mentioned.
“He is predominantly a full-back and can play on the right or left side; he can also play in the center of midfield,” the Brighton boss added.
Fenerbahçe mentioned on Türkiye’s Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that Brighton pays a 30 million euros ($33.5 million) switch price for Kadıoğlu, with a further 5 million euro bonus relying on his efficiency at his new membership.
The deal additionally features a 10% sell-on clause, Fenerbahçe added.
Dutch-born Kadıoğlu started his profession at NEC Nijmegen within the Netherlands earlier than transferring to Fenerbahçe in 2018, the place he grew to become a fan favourite.
He scored 18 objectives and supplied 22 assists in 204 appearances for Fenerbahçe.
Kadıoğlu earned 20 worldwide caps for Türkiye and not too long ago performed in EURO 2024 from June to July. Türkiye reached the quarterfinals in Germany, the place they had been eradicated 2-1 by the Netherlands, a match Kadıoğlu participated in.
Source: www.dailysabah.com