Brentford Confirm Striker Has Joined Turkish Giants on Permanent Transfer

Halil Dervisoglu has left Brentford to join Galatasaray on a permanent deal the Premier League club confirmed today.

Turkish-Football reported yesterday that Dervisoglu agreed terms with Galatasaray in a last minute u-turn after almost joining Besiktas.

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Dervisoglu, a 23-year-old Turkish striker, joined Brentford from Sparta Rotterdam in January 2020. He made 12 appearances for the Bees, scoring one goal.

Much of Dervisoglu’s time at Brentford was spent on loan, including two spells with Galatasaray. He scored seven goals in 40 Super Lig appearances for the Turkish club.

Dervisoglu also had temporary stays with FC Twente and Burnley. He played nine times for Burnley as the Clarets won promotion to the Premier League last season.

Dervisoglu departs Brentford as the club’s leading international goalscorer of all time. He has six goals in 15 appearances for Turkey.

Brentford director of football Phil Giles said that he was disappointed that Dervisoglu had not played for the club more often, but that he wished him all the best for the future.

“I’m sure that Halil will be disappointed that he leaves us having not played for Brentford anywhere near as much as he would have wanted. However, he has spent some time at Galatasaray already, is a Turkish international, and now has the chance to kick on with his career at a very big club. Everyone at Brentford wishes him every success in the future,” he said.

Dervisoglu’s move to Galatasaray is a major coup for the Turkish club. He is a talented striker who has the potential to be a key player for them.

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Thomas Frank’s Brentford depart for the Premier League Summer Series in the USA today. The tour will see them face domestic rivals Fulham, Aston Villa, and Brighton, in matches in Washington, Atlanta, and Philadelphia.

The tour will give Brentford fans based in the United States as chance to see the Bees in action. The games themselves will help Frank’s side prepare for the new season. The Danish coach has been very positive about the upcoming tour, and has discussed his views on how it can aid his squad. As quoted by Brentford’s official website, Frank said, “we’re going to play three very good games and it’s going to be good for the branding of the club…but, first and foremost, it’s performance first. It’s about preparing the team to be ready to fly and attack the league next season.”

Brentford’s vital pre-season

Pre-season is a crucial period for every club. It represents the best opportunity for managers to integrate new players, introduce new ideas, and hone tactical plans. Frank will be keen to get new arrivals such as Nathan Collins, Mark Flekken, and Kevin Schade acclimatised to his methods and familiar with their new teammates during this time.

Frank will be keen to ensure his side maintain their positive momentum from last season. Strong showings in the America-based fixtures will be a helpful boost to the team’s confidence, even at this early stage. They are also a great chance for some of the club’s most promising youngsters to stake their claim for first team involvement in the upcoming campaign.