The Turkish Super Lig is set to come alive once again with exciting news: Nigerian star David Okereke, fresh off an impressive loan spell, is on the verge of a permanent switch to newly promoted Kocaelispor side.
Footballrover can’t wait to see if this talented forward will truly become the “Kocaelispor King” after his sensational performance last season.
David Okereke’s new chapter: A permanent switch to Kocaelispor?
The 26-year-old Nigerian lit up the pitch for Gaziantep FK during the 2024/25 campaign.
He was a true “goal machine”, bagging 10 goals and providing three assists in just 30 league appearances.
His exciting style of gameplay even saw him make history in December, becoming the first Nigerian to score against José Mourinho’s teams with three different clubs (Venezia, Cremonese, and Gaziantep).
Though Gaziantep had the option to make his loan permanent, reports suggest they didn’t make such a move, opening the door for another exciting spell.
It seems Kocaelispor has wasted no time in securing the services of this prolific striker from Serie B side Cremonese.
The newly promoted club has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Okereke, with final talks expected on Monday.
This potential permanent switch is a huge statement of intent from Körfez’in Şimşekleri as they prepare for life in the top flight.
Okereke’s experience, having played in Italy for most of his career and enjoying a three-year stint with Belgian side Club Brugge, will be invaluable.
Kocaelispor’s bold move: Securing a goal machine
This potential deal shows the club’s ambition to make a significant impact in the Turkish Super Lig.
By targeting a proven goal-scorer like David Okereke, who is valued at €2.20 million by Transfermarkt (originally joining Cremonese for €2.50 million), they’ve signalled how ready they are to compete.
A formal agreement with Cremonese for the transfer fee is the final hurdle to make this exciting move permanent and official.
Get ready, Turkish Super Lig: a new goal-scoring king might just be arriving at the Thunderbolts of the Gulf.
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