Aris Limassol are being linked with a move for Besiktas defensive midfielder Jean Onana in a deal that could involve the Cameroon international leaving as a free agent.
The 26-year-old, whose current situation at the Turkish Süper Lig club is unclear with no contract expiry date listed, is the subject of fresh speculation over a switch to the Cypriot top flight. Transfermarkt data records the rumour with an unspecified probability (“?”), underlining that talks, if any, are at a very early stage.
Onana is currently listed with Genoa CFC and wears the number 14 shirt, but the latest transfer note connects him specifically with a move from Besiktas to Aris Limassol. With his market value set at €1.00m, any potential free‑agent scenario would be seen as a cost‑effective opportunity for the Cypriot side to add a physically imposing midfielder.
Born in Yaoundé on 8 January 2000, the 1.89m right‑footer is predominantly a defensive midfielder, offering screening in front of the back four and aerial presence. A Cameroon international by nationality, he has accumulated experience across European leagues and in the Süper Lig with Besiktas, adding to his profile as a battle‑hardened option at the base of midfield.
Recent data does not provide detailed match breakdowns such as opponents, dates, scorelines or individual performance metrics, and there is currently no update on his last competitive appearance. However, his valuation and the ongoing rumour underline that clubs continue to view him as a viable midfield option on the market.
With his contractual status not publicly confirmed and a relatively modest €1.00m valuation, a move to Aris Limassol – whether via transfer or on a free – could offer Onana a platform for more regular minutes and a chance to reassert his reputation in a new league if the deal progresses beyond the current speculative stage.
