Besiktas are reportedly lining up a move for Monaco’s France and Cote d’Ivoire left-back Kassoum Ouattara, 21, with the Franco-Ivorian defender valued at €12.00m and currently plying his trade in Ligue 1 for the Principality club.
Data from Transfermarkt indicates the proposed switch from Monaco to the Istanbul giants carries a reported probability of 64%, underlining growing expectation that Besiktas could firm up their interest in the coming weeks. With no public information on a contract expiry date at Monaco, speculation persists that the club could consider a sale rather than risk Ouattara running down his deal and edging towards free‑agent territory further down the line.
Born in Paris on 14 October 2004 and standing at 1.84m, the left‑footed defender has been developed as a modern attacking full‑back, comfortable operating as a classic left-back or in a more advanced role on the flank. He wears the No 20 shirt for Monaco and has emerged as one of the club’s most closely watched young assets in Ligue 1.
Ouattara’s market value is currently listed at €12.00m, a figure that would represent a significant outlay for Besiktas but could still be seen as a long‑term investment given his age and dual-national profile. The Black Eagles, who are seeking to refresh their defensive options for the Süper Lig campaign, view the French‑Ivorian’s blend of physicality and technique as a good fit for Turkish football.
Recent Ligue 1 outings for Monaco have further raised his profile, with scouts tracking his performances as he continues to gain top‑flight experience. Should a deal be reached, a move to Istanbul would offer Ouattara a new platform in European competition and could prove a pivotal step in shaping both his reputation and his long‑term international prospects.
