Souleymane Youla from Guinea who was transferred from Gençlerbirliği signed a 4-year contract with 1 optional year. Youla said “I want to win Championships and cups wearing Beşiktaş uniform”.

Kıvanç Oktay, Vice President in charge of Football Branch, and the member of the Board of Directors Süleyman Eren were present in the signature ceremony which was held in BJK Nevzat Demir Facilities. Kıvanç Oktay said “We signed the last contract before the camp with Youla. He is one of the players whom our Coach wanted so badly. He has the features of a footballer who will contribute greatly to our team and who is desired by our fans. Also, we are sure that he will be very beneficial on the field. I wish the best for him.”
Süleyman Eren said in the statement he made “According to me, we got one of the best foreign players in Turkey”.
Youla said that he had come to a great club and added “I want to win Championships and cups wearing Beşiktaş uniform. Today is one of the most important days of my life. I have already said that I have wanted to play for Beşiktaş for a long time. I am very happy that it is realized. I came to a Club with great objectives; I also have great objectives. I will do everything in my power to realize that.”
Souleymane Youla, who was born in Guinea in 1981, is 1.82 meters tall and plays in forward position. Youla who can speak Turkish in addition to French had come to Gençlerbirliği from Anderlecht Club of Belgium. Youla will wear uniform no 25.