Turkish media: Atletico Madrid is paying attention to 25-year-old Turkish international Akkun, who plays as a winger

Football     9:24pm, 11 September 2025

World Sports quoted Turkish media "Takvin" and Atletico Madrid is paying attention to Galatasaray's 25-year-old forward Yunus Akkun.

The media said that Atletico Madrid scouts watched the game between Spain and Turkey on the spot to inspect Akkun, who appeared on behalf of the Turkish national team. In addition, Atletico Madrid will also send people to track Akkun's performance in the league and Champions League.

Akkun mainly plays as a right winger and can also play as an attacking midfielder. The player is characterized by his fast speed and skillful skills. Akkun's current contract is June 2029, and player De will turn around and make a 14 million euro. The media said Atletico Madrid may sign him in the winter window, but Galatasaray is not in a hurry to sell Akkun. They hope to wait until next summer to make a decision.

Akkun made 44 appearances for Galatasaray in the 2024-25 season and scored 12 goals and assisted 14 times, and made 4 appearances for Galatasaray this season.