Kasimpasa technical director Hakan Keles has confirmed that young defender Yasin Ozcan has joined Aston Villa.
The deal, which includes a €7 million fee plus €1 million in add-ons, will see Ozcan remain on loan with Kasimpasa until the end of the season.
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Keles expressed his satisfaction with the transfer, stating to HT Spor [as reported by Takvin], “It will be good for us and our future plans for him to be with us until the end of the season.
“He had a small injury. We could not benefit from him in the last match either.
“There was a signing process. He will return. Hopefully, we will benefit from him in the next match.
“He has increased his momentum since I arrived. I think he has a lot of potential. I think he will adapt there.
“He has a lot of potential, hopefully he will reveal it there as well.”
The 18-year-old has shown significant promise at Kasimpasa and is highly regarded as one of the most talented young defenders in Turkish football.
Aston Villa will be closely monitoring Ozcan’s development during his loan spell before he joins the Premier League club in the summer.
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