Dortmund 
Wolfsburg 
- 6 September
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Salih Özcan signs for Besiktas.
Besiktas beats Wolfsburg to sign Salih Özcan. The defensive midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Salih Özcan moving to Wolfsburg.
CONFIRMED: Salih Özcan signs for Besiktas
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Salih Özcan's transfer to Wolfsburg, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Wolfsburg has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Salih Özcan.
- Wolfsburg has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Salih Özcan (28).
- Wolfsburg has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Salih Özcan.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Aster Vranckx, Maximilian Arnold)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Aster Vranckx, Mathys Angély (Defender, FRA))
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Salih Özcan)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Salih Özcan)
Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) on X
🚨🟢 VfL Wolfsburg now pushing to sign Salih #Özcan ✔️ 26 y/o midfielder can leave Borussia Dortmund until Deadline Day. Talks and negotiations with Wolfsburg ongoing. First call about the interest via AZ/WAZ. @berger_pj | @SkySportDE 🇹🇷
Alternatives of Wolfsburg
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
66.2
66.2
|
Guido Rodríguez |
 Valencia
|
€2.5M |
|
66.2
82.0
|
Samir El Mourabet |
 Strasbourg
|
€2.9M |
|
66.0
68.5
|
Robin Fellhauer |
 Augsburg
|
€2.5M |
|
66.0
71.8
|
Wouter Burger |
 Hoffenheim
|
€3M |
|
65.9
71.4
|
Érik Lira |
 Cruz Azul
|
€9.4M |
|
65.9
74.4
|
Matteo Prati |
 Racing
|
€4.9M |
|
65.8
73.9
|
Lucas Gourna-Douath |
 Hull City
|
€3.7M |
|
65.7
70.1
|
Sergi Altimira |
 Sporting
|
€16.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Svensson | 20-07-2026 | Report | |
| Felix Nmecha | 08-07-2026 | Report | |
| Julian Ryerson | 22-05-2026 | Report | |
| Serhou Guirassy | 02-03-2026 | Report | |
| Ko Itakura | 28-01-2026 | Report | |
| Troy Parrott | 21-01-2026 | Report | |
| Niclas Füllkrug | 14-11-2025 | Report | |
| Jobe Bellingham | 14-10-2025 | Report |
Salih Özcan
DM, M (C)
Skill: 63.0
Pot: 63.3
Team
Besiktas
Besiktas
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€2.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.8M – €2.7M
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Who is Salih Özcan?
Salih Özcan (GER) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Besiktas. Salih Özcan is 28 years old (1998/01/11) and he is 182cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 6. Salih Özcan has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Salih Özcan's current transfer value is between €1.8M and €2.7M. His last transfer was from Dortmund to Besiktas in 2026. Besiktas got Salih Özcan for free.
Salih Özcan latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
