Cagliari: ‘We wanted to buy Kilicsoy early, but Besiktas wouldn’t let us’

Cagliari confirm they tried to activate their purchase option for Semih Kilicsoy early, but will buy him from Besiktas for the agreed €12m fee plus add-ons.

The 20-year-old talent was signed on loan at a cost of €1m with an option to buy for a further €12m plus €2m in bonuses and a 20 per cent cut of the future sale. Fee.

The forward has scored four goals in 14 Serie A appearances for the Sardinians, as after a difficult start to life in Italy, he has started to earn regular playing time.