By Bugra Uzar/ info@eurohoops.net
Metecan Birsen has reached an agreement with Besiktas Gain, according to Eurohoops sources.
An official announcement from the EuroLeague’s newest club is expected soon, marking a significant boost to the team’s roster ahead of the 2026–27 season.
The black-and-white team recently secured a wildcard entry following a unanimous vote by shareholders, returning to the premier continental tournament for the first time since their lone 2012–13 appearance on the heels of an impressive runner-up finish in the Turkiye Sigorta Basketbol Super Ligi.
EuroLeague’s newest team, Beşiktaş, has reached an agreement with Metecan Birsen for the upcoming season. The official announcement is also expected to be made soon.
EuroLeague’in yeni ekibi Beşiktaş, Metecan Birsen ile önümüzdeki sezon için anlaşma sağladı. Resmi açıklamanın… https://t.co/JhFpkoRjJI pic.twitter.com/5AKbr2ZEaF
— Buğra Uzar (@bugrauzar24) June 30, 2026
Standing at 2.08 meters, the versatile 31-year-old Turkish forward is fresh off winning the domestic championship run with archrivals Fener, helping them defeat the Black Eagles in the Finals of the BSL Playoffs 2026.
Now switching sides in Istanbul, the experienced veteran brings an elite winning pedigree that features 85 career EuroLeague games. In 24 appearances during the recent 2025–26 edition, he averaged 2.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.3 steals, 0.3 assists, and 0.1 blocks per game over 24 appearances, including three starts, significantly strengthening their core domestic rotation.
His highly decorated resume includes lifting the ultimate EuroLeague trophy in 2025 alongside six Turkish League titles captured across stints with Anadolu Efes and his boyhood academy program.
Following spells with several other Turkish clubs, the Istanbul native reunited with Fenerbahce in 2021.
Known for his efficiency in small-ball lineups and the ablility to defend multiple positions, the former Nike International Junior Tournament Most Valuable Player is now taking his talents to Besiktas, providing immense tactical depth.
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