Altay signs professional contract with young defender Salih Oktay

Salih Oktay, a 22-year-old defender who came through Altay's youth system, will be part of the club as a professional. The young player first wore the first-team shirt on October 18, 2022, in the cup match against Efeler 09. He found his first chance in the 1st League on May 10, 2024, away at Ankara Keçiörengücü.

Salih appeared in 17 matches in the Second League during the 2024/25 season. Last season he could only play in one cup match, and he was forced to end his season early because of the penalty he received in the betting investigation. Now a professional, Salih Oktay plays on both the left wing and at left back this season, and has scored 1 goal in 7 matches.

Young players such as Mehmet Kaymaz, Anıl, Efe Pehlivan, Nurullah, Sani, Ahmet, Özay, Emirhan, Kemal, Baran, Barış and Enes, who have found chances in Altay's first team, are still competing with amateur licenses.