The Ghanaian lateral stopper has completed his transfer move to the Turkish giants, with his deal set to come to a close in the next two football seasons
Turkish Superlig heavyweights Galatasaray S.K have signed Ghanaian left-back Derrick Kohn on a two-year contract from German Bundesliga 2 side Hannover 96.
The 25-year-old penned the deal with the Rams Park campaigners after passing his mandatory medical assessments earlier today.
Right after capturing the former Bayern Munich II man, the lstanbul-based club have said they have the option to extend their contractual obligations terms with him to a further year upon its expiration.
"An agreement has been reached with professional football player Derrick Arthur Köhn and his club Hannover 96 GmbH&Co KGA regarding the transfer of the player. Accordingly, a transfer fee of 3,350,000 euros and a conditional bonus of 300,000 euros will be paid to the player's former club."
"A contract has been signed with the football player until the end of the 2025/2026 season and our company has the option to extend it until the end of the 2027/2028 season."
"Accordingly, our football player will be paid a net seasonal fee of 300,000 euros for the 2023/2024 season, a net 450,000 euros for the 2024/2025 season and a net 500,000 euros for the 2025/2026 season, as well as a one-time signing fee of 50,000 euros."It is announced to the public with respect."
Kohn said he can't wait to kick-starts his career with his new employers in the Turkish top-flight as he is aware of their magnitude globally in the sporting discipline, telling the club's communications network: "Signing for such a big club is a very big and special thing for me. I can't wait to get on the field as soon as possible, meet our fans and give everything for the club. We discussed the transfer with my friends, friends and family. Everyone knows that Galatasaray is a very big club. I know too. It's an honor to be here. Wearing this jersey is very valuable to me."
He still remains eligible to switch allegiance and represent Ghana on the international stage despite playing for the Germany U19 national youth team.
