Where will Cedi Osman's new destination be? A statement from Anadolu Efes

Anadolu Efes Sports Club General Manager Alper Yılmaz made current assessments regarding the team's transfer efforts during a television program he attended. He made notable statements, particularly regarding the potential transfer process of their former player Cedi Osman, who currently plays for Panathinaikos.

Alper Yılmaz stated, "Who wouldn't want Cedi? Which Turkish team wouldn't want Cedi Osman, or even which EuroLeague team wouldn't want him? Cedi Osman has a valid contract with Panathinaikos. I have spoken with Panathinaikos. They said they do not want to let Cedi Osman go. But I don't know if conditions will change or reach a different point. It could change in the next hour or in the next month. We are following Cedi Osman's situation. We would be very happy if we could acquire him. It would be a huge addition. It would be a huge addition for both the EuroLeague and Turkey."

Emphasizing that the transfer will not happen immediately due to Cedi Osman's ongoing contract with Panathinaikos, Yılmaz noted that it is not yet clear how the process will take shape. He also underscored that the player's own conditions and the club's demands will be decisive. Yılmaz, who stated that no detailed discussions were held with Panathinaikos during the national team process, said that Osman's preferences would influence the possibility of a transfer.

Yılmaz said, "But how the conditions will be, whether there will be a buyout or not, what Cedi's demands will be, and what the contract terms will be, these have not been discussed. Cedi Osman is a Panathinaikos player and has a contract for next year. I know there wasn't a chance for a very clear discussion with Panathinaikos during the national team process. They will likely talk this week or next week. He might choose to stay there. He might also want to leave the team. No one knows what the conditions will be if he wants to leave the team. Once those are clear, it is a matter that could turn into something official and serious."

When asked, "Do you want to add Cedi Osman to the squad?" Yılmaz replied, "If you ask me if I want to acquire Cedi, yes, I do."

TRANSFER PLANNING FOR THE NEW SEASON

Making statements not only about Cedi Osman but also regarding squad restructuring, Yılmaz announced that important reinforcements are on the way for the point guard (number 1), small forward (number 3), and center (number 5) positions. He stated that two transfers are at the signing stage and that negotiations are expected to conclude soon. However, he added that transfer processes in the basketball world can be uncertain.

Touching on the background of the Santi Yusta transfer, Yılmaz shared that Yusta is a complementary player and can play in several positions. Stating that they expect him to add energy and competitiveness to the team, Yılmaz also underscored that the intensity of the season will be managed more easily with a wider player rotation. He announced that a one-plus-one-year contract was signed with Yusta, whom their coach specifically requested.

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