Is Kerem Aktürkoğlu heading to Barcelona?
Following a sensational start to the season at Benfica, Kerem Aktürkoğlu has become the subject of a Barcelona transfer claim put forward by Bucaspor player Yasin Öztekin. While Öztekin's comments have received significant coverage in the Portuguese press, the biggest obstacle to a potential transfer, should Aktürkoğlu land on Barcelona's radar, has also been brought to the fore.
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Yasin Öztekin, who plays for 2. Lig side Bucaspor, made striking comments about Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who is shining in a Benfica jersey. Stating that Kerem could transfer to Barcelona, Öztekin said, "I have a feeling about this. He has the talent to play there. He is currently scoring goals and providing assists in every match at Benfica. I told him he would make a transfer within a year. Hopefully, we will watch him live at Barcelona," he expressed.
The Portuguese press brought Yasin Öztekin's claim about Kerem Aktürkoğlu to the agenda. Notable assessments were made regarding why a transfer might not materialize in the event of potential interest from Barcelona in Kerem.
It is on the agenda that Benfica may sign a new contract with Kerem Aktürkoğlu to increase his release clause to 100 million euros.
According to reports in the Portuguese press, it was stated that if Benfica sets a release clause worth 100 million euros for Kerem Aktürkoğlu, it would be impossible for Barcelona to meet that amount.
While Kerem Aktürkoğlu's current release clause is reported to be 60 million euros, there is interest in the national footballer from Europe's giant clubs.
It was stated that Benfica is determined to keep 26-year-old Kerem Aktürkoğlu and is expected to sign a new contract soon that updates his release clause.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu has appeared in 12 matches for Benfica this season.
The national footballer has delivered a performance of 9 goals and 3 assists in these matches.
