Senegalese defender Ousseynou Ba has solidified his place at Istanbul Basaksehir on a permanent basis, defying the conventional norms of a loan deal set to expire in six months.
The intriguing narrative unfolds as Ousseynou Ba, originally loaned to Istanbul Basaksehir from Olympicos de Piraeus on August 29, 2023, faced an impending end to his loan tenure coinciding with the conclusion of his contract with Olympicos Piraeus on June 30, 2024. However, a remarkable twist was embedded in the initial loan agreement.
Africafoot has uncovered the existence of a clause that intricately dictates Ba’s future with Istanbul Basaksehir.
The clause, a key element in the deal, stipulates that if Ousseynou Ba successfully participates in 15 matches throughout the season with Istanbul Basaksehir, the club is obligated to retain him permanently for a substantial sum of 3.5 million euros.
While Istanbul Basaksehir’s management could have opted to let the player’s contract run its course and acquire him as a free agent, the compelling need for immediate on-field impact may have compelled them to activate the release clause and secure Ba’s permanent presence within the squad.
Having arrived at Olympicos Piraeus in 2019 for 500,000 euros, Ousseynou Ba’s journey saw him embark on loan spells to Ajaccio and later to Istanbul Basaksehir. Limited playing time at Olympicos prompted his loan ventures.
Currently valued at 2.7 million euros on Transfermarkt, the acquisition would entail a more significant financial commitment from Istanbul Basaksehir, a prospect that the club appears willing to embrace.
As the football saga unfolds, Istanbul Basaksehir is gearing up for their upcoming fixture against Istanbulspor on the 24th day of the Turkish championship, where Ousseynou Ba’s impact is eagerly anticipated.”
