Galatasaray’s Yunus Akgün faces an uncertain future as his loan stint with Leicester City approaches its end, as reported by Aksam. Sent from Galatasaray with a potential buy option last summer, the question of his return to the Turkish club arises.
The option is dependent on Leicester’s promotion to the Premier League and Akgün playing 25 matches, 11 of which must be starts. With Akgün having only started 8 matches, it seems unlikely that the purchase clause will be met. Despite his limited starts, Akgün has made an impact with 2 goals and 2 assists in 761 minutes over 18 appearances. However, Leicester has not made clear their intentions regarding the potential purchase or other arrangements.
Although he is a part of the first team, Akgün has not yet solidified his position as a key player. It appears that a return to Galatasaray is increasingly likely, but Leicester still retains the right to purchase him independently of the initial conditions.
Although his playing time raises doubts about the purchase option, Akgün’s contributions have been positive. Leicester’s decision on his future remains unclear, as the club has yet to comment on the 23-year-old’s future. The Foxes currently sit atop the Championship, 11 points ahead of second-place Southampton, making their promotion to the Premier League next season seem likely.
