Fenerbahce is looking to strengthen its defensive line by targeting talent in the Cypriot league during the upcoming winter transfer window. Operative Information Center-OMM, citing foreign media reports, indicates that the Istanbul representative is closely interested in 30-year-old Dutch-Ghanaian defender Derrick Luckassen.
Luckassen currently plays for the Cypriot club Paphos, where he has featured in both domestic league matches and Champions League qualifying rounds this season. According to reports, Fenerbahce has already submitted an offer of 3 million pounds to Paphos with the intention of securing the player's transfer this winter. However, it has not yet been disclosed whether the Cypriot club will accept the proposal for the defender, whose current contract is valid until May 31, 2026.
Derrick Luckassen joined Paphos in July 2024 and has a notable career background, including nine appearances and one goal for the Netherlands U-21 national team. According to the Transfermarkt portal, the experienced defender's current market value is estimated at 1 million euros. Fenerbahce, one of Turkey's most successful and historic football clubs, frequently seeks to bolster its squad with international talent to maintain its competitive edge in both the Super Lig and European competitions. The finalization of this transfer is expected to be clarified in the coming days as the winter window approaches.
