Aston Villa to Sign Kasimpasa Defender Yasin Ozcan in £6.6m Deal

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old defender Yasin Ozcan from Turkish Super Lig side Kasimpasa according to IHA. The deal is worth £6.6 million and will see Ozcan travel to England for a medical in the first week of January. READ: Who is Arda Guler? The 18-year-old ‘Turkish Messi’ Wanted by Europe’s Biggest Clubs The young defender has been a standout performer for Kasimpasa, attracting interest from clubs across Europe. Aston Villa have moved quickly to secure his signature, recognizing his potential to strengthen their defensive line. Unai Emery’s side has conceded goals in recent matches, highlighting the need for improvement in their defensive solidity. Ozcan, who is comfortable playing at both center-back and left-back, is seen as a promising young talent with the potential to develop into a key player for Aston Villa. A product of the Kasimpasa academy, Ozcan primarily plays center-back but can also slot in at left-back. He made his professional debut in the Turkish Super Lig at the tender age of 16 in August 2022. I wrote about Ozcan in Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football.

Since then, he has amassed 76 appearances for Kasimpasa, even chipping in with 5 goals and 3 assists. This move follows a pattern of astute signings by Aston Villa in recent transfer windows, and it will be interesting to see how Ozcan adapts to the demands of the Premier League.