Super Eagles winger Henry Onyekuru is reportedly close to sealing a return to Turkey, with Süper Lig newcomers Kocaelispor leading the race for his signature, Soccernet.ng understands.
The 27-year-old winger, currently on the books of Saudi Arabian side Al-Fayha, is expected to depart the club this summer after a mixed spell marked by both highs and injuries.
Onyekuru joined Al-Fayha in 2023 for €3.2 million following a stint at Adana Demirspor but saw his second season largely derailed by fitness issues.
Kocaelispor nears deal for Super Eagles star Onyekuru
Turkish outlet Aksam.com.tr, citing Saudi sources, claims that Onyekuru is preparing to travel to Istanbul in the coming days to hold talks with Kocaelispor.
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The move would see the Nigerian star return to a league where he previously enjoyed great success, particularly during his three loan spells with Galatasaray. His most memorable campaign came in 2018/19, when he helped Galatasaray secure a domestic double.
Although there were earlier links to Turkish giants Beşiktaş, including rumours of a meeting with club president Serdal Adalı, those claims have since been denied.
Now, Kocaelispor — fresh off their promotion to the top division for the first time in 16 years — appear poised to complete a surprise swoop for the winger.
Onyekuru’s contract with Al-Fayha is set to expire at the end of the season, making a transfer relatively straightforward. The former Everton man is said to be carefully weighing his options, with a move to Turkey likely to offer the perfect platform to revive his career.
Despite injury setbacks, Onyekuru made 38 appearances for Al-Fayha, registering 11 goals and three assists. However, only four of those outings came in the most recent campaign due to a long-term injury.
Kocaelispor’s interest signals intent to compete at the top level, and securing a player with Onyekuru’s pedigree could prove pivotal in their survival push.