Al-Hilal Approaches Signing Turkish Talent Yusuf Akçayışık

Saudi Al-Hilal Club is close to finalizing the deal for promising Turkish defender Yusuf Akçayışık, after Fenerbahçe agreed to the offer presented by the blue club, which amounted to 22 million euros, in addition to a percentage of his future sale.

Turkish media confirmed that the agreement between the two parties has reached advanced stages, while the player's agent is currently in Riyadh to finalize the details, in preparation for the official announcement of the deal.

Al-Hilal is expected to register the Turkish defender under the birth category, as Yusuf Akçayışık is only 19 years old, having been born in 2006, which gives him the opportunity to be a long-term strategic option for the team.

Akçayışık is classified as one of the most prominent rising defensive talents in Turkey, having attracted attention due to his outstanding level, which qualified him to be included in the Turkish national team during the last international break, where he participated twice in the national jersey.

The young player spent the last season with Fenerbahçe under the guidance of Portuguese coach José Mourinho, where he participated in 17 matches, delivering a performance that impressed fans and followers.

While awaiting the completion of all official procedures, Al-Hilal looks forward to strengthening its defense line with a player who possesses high talent and the ability to develop, in a deal that could be one of its most significant reinforcements for the new season.