Oh Hyun-gyu transfer fee 15 million euro proposal rumor...Spanish media denies 'no such offer'
Spanish media denied Betis's 15 million euro proposal rumor. Besiktas is separately reviewing four strikers. The summer for the 14 million euro forward has become complicated.
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"If he's a forward of this quality, he should receive at least 30 million to 35 million euros." This statement from a Besiktas insiderSports Kyunghyangreported on July 10. Two weeks later, the amount that appeared in the table was half—15 million euros. Oh Hyun-gyu's summer had numbers that didn't add up from the start.
From the June Czech match winning goal to the July preseason camp
The start was good. 2026 North/Central America World Cup first match against Czech Republic, Oh Hyun-gyu entered as a substitute in the 24th minute of the second halfand scored the winning goal to turn it around in 11 minutesand Korea won 2-1. According to Korea Daily, he said after the match "I had confidence I would score a goal." In the second match against Mexico, he was substituted on with Son Heung-min but failed to score as Korea lost 0-1.
The wind shifted on June 22. Xports News reported that Oh Hyun-gyu's position could be shaken under the new manager, raising speculation about pursuing striker acquisitions. He joined the Slovakia preseason camp on July 12 and began preparing for the 2026-27 season under new manager Vincenzo Italiano.
Oh Hyun-gyu transfer fee 15 million euro proposal rumor reversed in a day
On July 25, Turkey's Fotospor reported "Real Betis offered 15 million euros and the transfer is essentially in final stages." A day later on the 26th, Spanish regional newspaper Estadio Deportivo refuted it.Spotar Koreaaccording to the report carried by, "Betis denied that such a proposal existed."
Looking at the numbers alone, it was difficult for the negotiations to materialize. Between the asking price of 30 million to 35 million euros mentioned by officials and the rumored offer of 15 million euros, there wasat least 15 million euros, a gap of more than doubleOn top of that, there's also a 10% sell-on clause going to the original club Henk.
Besiktas acquisition candidates four, "One season is insufficient"
CNN Türk's July 28 report took a different angle. It disclosed the names of four strikers on the list and reported that the club determined "Oh Hyun-gyu alone is insufficient for one season." Chairman Serdar Adar and the coaching staff have a goal to complete forward acquisitions within 10 days (report as of 2026.07.28 8 AM).
| Name | Age | Current club | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Sørloth | — | Atletico Madrid | — |
| Dusan Vlahovic | 26 | — | Juventus contract expired June 2026 |
| Darwin Nunez | 27 | Al Hilal | 2025 transferred from Liverpool for 53 million euros |
| Patrick Schick | — | Bayer Leverkusen | — |
There's an important distinction to make. Besiktas's four candidates and those that Estadio Deportivo reported as Betis's candidates—Kevin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) and Artem Dovbyk (AS Roma)—are different matters. Popotu referred to Oh Hyun-gyu as "a superstar who receives the full support of the fans." The league4th placeBesiktas, which finished in 4th place, is overhauling the squad.
Oh Hyun-gyu age 25, career 193 matches 53 goals
Oh Hyun-gyu was born April 12, 2001, and is 25 years old as of July 31. He made his semi-professional debut at Suwon Samsung in 2019, joined Celtic in January 2023 for approximately 2.5 million pounds, passed through Henk in July 2024 (base 2.7 million euros), and came to Besiktas in February this year. According to Soccerway's count, his career record is 193 league matches and 53 goals, 30 international matches and 7 goals.
In the ranking of highest transfer fees for Korean players in history, he is 6th. According to Sports Kyunghyang's count, the order is: 1st Kim Min-jae (50 million), 2nd Son Heung-min (30 million), 3rd Lee Kang-in (22 million), 4th Kim Min-jae (19 million), 5th Hwang Hee-chan (16.7 million euros). Oh Hyun-gyu's 14 million euros is a difference of 2.7 million euros from Hwang Hee-chan. By the pure striker standard, he ranks 1st historically.
On July 27, reports from Turkey indicated that multiple clubs, including Premier League promoted team Hull City, were watching Oh Hyun-gyu's matches. However, they were in the stage of 'analyzing and observing' contract terms and data. The transfer market is open until early September. The transfer rumors are unconfirmed as of July 31, 2026. There is only one confirmed figure. The amount Besiktas used when bringing him over in February14 million euros.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Oh Hyun-gyu's transfer fee?
When he transferred from Henk to Besiktas in February 2026, it was 14 million euros (maximum 15 million euros including bonuses, approximately 24.1 billion to 26 billion Korean won). Depending on the media, it's reported as either 14 million or 15 million, and the original club Henk has a 10% sell-on clause.
Q. What are Oh Hyun-gyu's age and current club?
He was born April 12, 2001, and is 25 years old as of July 31, 2026. He belongs to Besiktas JK of Turkey's Super League with number 9, and his contract runs through June 30, 2029.
Q. Is Oh Hyun-gyu's salary public?
There are no official club announcements or multi-source confirmed salary figures. Salary database Capology estimates approximately 1.25 million euros for the 2025-26 season (pre-tax, equivalent to approximately 24,038 euros per week), but this is not a figure confirmed by the club.
Related official websites
- Besiktas JK official website — Official club announcements regarding signings and releases appear first
- Turkish Football Federation (TFF) — Check Super League schedule and official records
- TFF Besiktas team records page — Official statistics of appearances and goals by player
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