Nigerian striker David Okereke moves closer to joining Kocaelispor permanently. The 26-year-old player agreed personal contract terms with the Turkish Super Lig team. Kocaelispor earned promotion to Turkey's top football division last season. Okereke spent the previous campaign on loan at Gaziantep from Italian club Cremonese.
The forward scored 10 goals and provided three assists during 30 league matches. His strong performance caught attention from multiple Turkish clubs. Technical director Selçuk İnan wants to bring Okereke to Kocaelispor. İnan previously worked with the Nigerian player at Gaziantep football club. The official knows Okereke's abilities and playing style well.
Kasimpasa also wants to sign the talented striker this summer. Okereke must choose between competing offers from Turkish teams. The permanent transfer would end his loan spell at Gaziantep. Serie B club Cremonese owns his current playing rights. Turkish football continues attracting Nigerian players for the upcoming season.
The forward scored 10 goals and provided three assists during 30 league matches. His strong performance caught attention from multiple Turkish clubs. Technical director Selçuk İnan wants to bring Okereke to Kocaelispor. İnan previously worked with the Nigerian player at Gaziantep football club. The official knows Okereke's abilities and playing style well.
Kasimpasa also wants to sign the talented striker this summer. Okereke must choose between competing offers from Turkish teams. The permanent transfer would end his loan spell at Gaziantep. Serie B club Cremonese owns his current playing rights. Turkish football continues attracting Nigerian players for the upcoming season.
