We are now under a month until the new season starts and Ankaragucu have a lot of work still to be done as they prepare for pre season camp in Kayseri.
Metiner Erdem reported this morning that Cihat Arslan has told Saponara and Djokanovic to both find new clubs. Each team in Lig 1 can only register 8 foreign players and the new coach had concerns over the fitness of Saponara.
Stelios Kitsiou will remain at the club unless a bid comes in for the player before the transfer window closes. Kitsiou wanted to remain a the club but Kemal Ozden said he had no place in the squad. Cihat has been impressed with him in pre season and has decided he will remain.
Ankaragucu are also said to have agreed terms with Osman Celik the former captain of Samsunspor. The 32 year old midfielder was an important player for Samsun in their promotion back to the Super Lig and Ankaragucu will be hoping he can do similar here.
Efkan and Tolga are both set to return to training with the team after failing to show up so far. Ankaragucu gave both players an ultimatum to return or they would terminate the contracts. The players will join up with the rest of the squad in Kayseri.
One of the players who won me over during the Euros was Portugal's Pepe. Given that I used to actively dislike him, this is quite a turnaround. However, I found seeing a 39 year old player display such grit, determination, and skill inspiring.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your report Nadeem, I went to check out Osman Çelik. He certainly doesn't have Pepe's skill, but he does look a proper warrior, and at 7 years younger than Pepe, he may very well have enough in the tank to lead this team to promotion.
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Im not usually a fan of signing so many older players, but agree Damon. I like the look of Osman Celik. He was captain at Samsun too so will have leadership qualities that we will need
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