Oxford United has announced its third signing of the January transfer window with the addition of Turkish midfielder Yunus Emre Konak.
The 20-year-old has joined on loan from Brentford and has played for Turkey at the youth level.
Oxford United Signs Brentford Midfielder
Yunus Emre Konak Joins the U’s
Konak comes to Oxford after former Brentford teammate Myles Peart-Harris.
He has made 14 appearances for Brentford’s senior team, with ten of those in the Premier League as a substitute.
He is well regarded in the football community; his previous manager at Sivasspor described him as “the most talented player I have seen in the last 30 years of Turkish football.”
As a defensive midfielder, Konak is expected to allow players like Cameron Brannagan and Brian De Keersmaecker to push further into attacking positions.
What Was Said
After completing the transfer, Konak expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I’m very excited for this opportunity at Oxford United and I can’t wait to show the supporters what I can do.”
“I’m a player who likes to fight and give everything on the pitch, and I want to help the club achieve as much as possible during this loan spell. This is a big chance for me to play regular football and prove myself in English football. Supporters will see a player full of energy, determination, and ready to compete.”
Oxford United head coach Matt Bloomfield said, “I’m really pleased to welcome Yunus into the group. He’s a wonderful young player with huge potential, and I’m excited to start working with him.”
“I’ve known about Yunus and his ability for some time, and Ed Waldron and the recruitment team have put in a lot of effort tracking him. When the opportunity arose, I was delighted to bring him into the squad.”
“He’s an aggressive midfielder with an excellent work rate and strong technical skills. We believe these qualities will add another dimension to our midfield, and I’m looking forward to seeing him make an impact for the rest of the season.”
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