Atletico Madrid Interested in Altınordu Goalkeeper Mert Furkan Bayram
Atletico Madrid Interested in Mert Furkan Bayram
A 5-year contract may be signed
Mert Furkan stood out in the 2023-2024 season
WHAT HAPPENED?
It is reported that Atletico Madrid is interested in Altınordu’s young national goalkeeper Mert Furkan Bayram. According to El Chiringuito, the Spanish club has started negotiations for Mert Furkan and has sat down with Altınordu’s executives.
THE BIG PICTURE
While Atletico Madrid is making significant efforts to sign the 19-year-old goalkeeper, it is highlighted that final negotiations are being held and details about a future sale percentage are being discussed. If the clubs reach an agreement, Mert Furkan will sign a 5-year contract with Atletico Madrid.
MORE DETAILS
Mert Furkan, one of the most promising talents produced by Altınordu, attracted attention with his performance in his first professional league season in 2023-2024. During this period, the 19-year-old goalkeeper was promoted to the U18 and U19 National Teams, and he played as a starter in 16 matches in TFF 2nd League. Mert Furkan also continues to guard the goal for our national team in the 2024 UEFA European U19 Championship held in Northern Ireland.
The U19 National Team lost 2-1 to France in their first match of Group B, where Mert started. If Mert transfers to Atletico Madrid, he will become the fourth Turkish player to play for the club, following Arda Turan, Emre Belözoğlu, and Çağlar Söyüncü.
