Turkish international midfielder Orkun Kökçü signed a five-year contract with Beşiktaş before thousands of cheering fans at the Tüpraş Stadium.
 
New Black Eagle Orkun Kökçü, made the following statement at the signing ceremony:
 
“My dear family, yesterday I said I was excited when I got off the plane. Now, I'm even more excited here in front of you. Thank you for your support. I also would like to thank Beşiktaş Chairman Serdal Adalı, Board Members, and my own family for making this transfer happen. Believe me, I'm the happiest person in the world right now. Please, keep this support going because we want to be Champions again”