Ghanaian-born Derrick Köhn, who was born in Germany, has made a significant move to Galatasaray, becoming the 201st foreign player to join the prestigious club.
Coming from Hannover 96, Köhn’s transfer not only cements his role as a crucial asset but also showcases Galatasaray’s rich history of embracing talent from all around the world.
Since the establishment of the Turkish 1st Football League in 1959, Galatasaray has actively sought talent from diverse backgrounds, forming a squad that spans six continents and includes players from 52 different countries.
With the recent interim transfers of Brazilian Carlos Vinicius and Ivorian Serge Aurier, Galatasaray had reached the milestone of 200 foreign players. However, Köhn’s arrival elevates this figure to an impressive 201.
Köhn’s contract is set to run until the end of the 2025/2026 season, with Galatasaray having the option to extend it until the end of the 2027/2028 season.
As part of the contract, Köhn will receive a net seasonal fee of 300,000 euros for the 2023/2024 season, 450,000 euros for the 2024/2025 season, and 500,000 euros for the 2025/2026 season, as well as a one-time signing fee of 50,000 euros.
