Bertug YILDIRIM

On 29th August 2023, Stade Rennais signed Bertug Yildirim from Hatayspor for 5 Million Euros. The imposing Turkish U21 striker signed a 5 year deal tying him to the club until 2028, and completed the Rennes attacking options as he provided a profile which was missing in the squad at the time. His time at Rennes would not be destined to hit the heights. Used sparingly by Génésio and Stéphan respectively, he would finish his lone season in a Red and Black shirt with just one goal in 19 appearances for Rennes. With his route to first-team football barred by the arrival of Henrik Meister from Sarpsborg 08 during the Summer transfer window in August 2024, the striker was supposed to sign for Norwich in the English Championship, however the Canaries withdrew from the deal after his medical check. Finally, it would be a Spanish club who came to the rescue to give the promising Turkish international a new chance. Getafe signed Yildirim from Rennes on 23rd August 2024 in a loan deal for the 2024/2025 season with a buyout clause of over 5 Millions Euros.