Istanbul Başakşehir F.K. signed a 3.5 year contract with their new transfer, Senegalese midfielder Stephane Badji. The signing ceremony was held at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium, and was attended by Istanbul Başakşehir Football Club Board Members Mesut Altan and Mustafa Saral. Mesut Altan expressed his belief that Badji will contribute to the team, saying 'Badji is a player who has worn the Senegal National Team jersey 21 times. We realized this transfer with the request of our coach, the analysis of our research team, and the decision of our president and management. I wish this transfer to be beneficial for our club and Turkish football.' The 24-year-old midfielder, who was transferred from Norway's Brann team, said he was very happy with the transfer and got information from his citizens who play in Turkey. Before his transfer, Badji received advice from Moussa Sow, who played for Fenerbahçe, and Demba Ba, who played for Beşiktaş. The Senegalese footballer stated, 'I got information about the Turkish league and the club from my friends who play here. Demba Ba and Sow are very experienced footballers. The presence of such players adds value to the league. Sow is a very good friend of mine. Sow and Demba Ba definitely told me to come to Istanbul Başakşehir. That's why I didn't think about rejecting the transfer offer for a moment.' Badji expressed his happiness to wear the Istanbul Başakşehir F.K. jersey. The team's new season preparations are ongoing, and they will play important matches in the coming days. Badji will be an important part of the team.