Turkish delight for Yellow Submarine

By European Football
May 16 2006

Villarreal have finished off the signing of Turkish international striker Nihat Kahveci on a free transfer. The former Real Sociedad and Besiktas striker has agreed to spend the next five years with the recent surprise of the Champions league. This way, Villarreal manages to secure the free transfer of the 26-year-old striker, who had attracted the attention of several clubs from Europe, including Newcastle United.

Nihat’s contract tying him to Real Sociedad ends on 30 June and never reached a new agreement with the Basque side. He will be presented as Villarreal’s new player on Thursday.

The striker arrived from Besiktas in 2002, and since then he played in 142 matches for the blue and white team scoring 58 goals. His performances earned him an international reputation and praises from all around Europe.

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