Deal done! Midfielder Varandas wanted at Sporting heads to Braga for €7.5m | OneFootball

Braga has reached an agreement with Besiktas for the signing of Demir Tiknaz, in a deal valued at 7.5 million euros, with an additional 500 thousand euros based on performance objectives. The player was previously sought after by Frederico Varandas (Read HERE).

According to Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, the 21-year-old Turkish midfielder is already on his way to Portugal and is expected to land in Porto before heading to Braga in the coming hours, where he will undergo medical exams and formalize a contract with the Minho club.

This agreement marks Tiknaz's return to Portuguese football, after playing for Rio Ave in the 2024/25 season on loan from the Istanbul club. During his time with the Vilacondenses, the player stood out with four goals and two assists in 33 matches, a performance that once again attracted the interest of clubs in the league.

After a less successful stint upon returning to Turkey, where he faced strong competition in midfield, Tiknaz is now preparing for a new challenge in Portugal, this time with Braga, which is clearly investing in the young Turkish international.

This season with Besiktas, Demir Tiknaz - currently valued at 6 million euros - played 17 games. In the 702 minutes he was on the pitch, the under-21 international midfielder scored one goal and made one assist.

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