Orkun Kökçu is already in Lisbon to reinforce Benfica. The midfielder arrived at the Humberto Delgado airport a few minutes ago.
With a five-year contract, that is, until 2028, Kökçu will earn three times what he earned in the Netherlands, the Dutch portal 1908 reported yesterday. With 12 goals and 5 assists in 46 games last season, the midfielder was well regarded by several sharks, being targeted by Liverpool and Man. United. However, the Luz club is preparing to win the race for reasons that go beyond salary.
Kökçu sees Benfica as the perfect move in his career, believing he will be a key player with immediate impact, something that could not happen in the Premier League. The midfielder acknowledges the Eagles’ efforts, as well as Roger Schmidt’s willingness to have him as options. Among these factors, he remains happy to play alongside Orsnes again, with whom he crossed paths during the season at Feyenoord. Thanks to his teammate’s “feedback” he also knows the style of play he will have to face and appreciates the attacking mentality that Schmidt imposes on the team.
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