Lille sign Turkish striker Yilmaz to replace Osimhen

Lille sign Turkish striker Yilmaz to replace Osimhen

Lille have signed Turkish striker Burak Yilmaz from Besiktas on a free transfer, one day after selling Victor Osimhen to Napoli, the Ligue 1 club announced on Saturday.

 

The 35-year-old Yilmaz has spent most of his career in Turkey and is one of a select few to have played for Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Galatasaray. READ ALSO: Napoli confirm Osimhen signing from Lille on long-term deal

 

“The experienced and prolific striker and Turkish football idol has signed a two-season contract with the Lille club,” Lille said in a statement.

Lille sign Turkish striker Yilmaz to replace Osimhen
Lille sign Turkish striker Yilmaz to replace Osimhen

 

Yilmaz has scored 24 goals in 59 international matches for Turkey and netted 13 times in 25 league games for Besiktas last season.

 

Lille sold Nigerian forward Osimhen to Napoli on Friday for a fee which could rise to 80 million euros ($94.6 million), while former France striker Loic Remy also left the club at the end of his contract.

 

 

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