Loaned last February to Kasimpasa (Turkish D1), Jackson Muleka signed a spectacular end to the season, with 12 goals in 14 Süper Lig matches. The Congolese striker (22), under contract with Standard de Liège until June 2024, aroused envy.
Kasimpasa wanted to keep it, but it was Besiktas who won their case. The Istanbul club has agreed with the Belgian club on compensation of around €4 million. The player is on his way to the Turkish capital with his adviser, Jean-Willy Ngoma, and will sign a five-year contract there.
Standard refused a proposal from Toulouse slightly over €2m. Promoted to L1, the Haut-Garonne club was very interested and the player had even exchanged with coach Philippe Montanier, who had had him under his command at Standard. A Congolese international, he was also followed by Red Star Belgrade (Serbian D1) and Burnley (English D2), as well as Lyon and Lens.