Kayserispor has bolstered its squad by signing Oğulcan Çağlayan from Van Spor FK on a two-year contract. The Trendyol 1. Lig club, also known as Metro Holding Kayserispor, announced the transfer via its official social media channels.
The club welcomed the new addition with the message 'Welcome to our family'. According to a report by Son Dakika, the move aims to strengthen areas identified as weak in the squad. Gazete Vatan also covered the story on 04.09.2026. The transfer was finalized in the closing phase of the transfer window.
Kayserispor has started the season strongly, sitting 4th in the 1. Lig table with 10 points from 5 matches. Their record stands at 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. The team has scored 7 goals while conceding only 3, giving them a +4 goal difference. Their recent form reads DLWWW. They currently trail league leaders Batman Petrolspor by 3 points.
Who is Oğulcan Çağlayan and what is his Kayseri history?
Oğulcan Çağlayan is no stranger to football in Kayseri. The player wore the jerseys of both Erciyesspor and Kayserispor during the 2015-2016 season, gaining experience with clubs from the city. His most recent club was Van Spor FK. After featuring for Van Spor, Çağlayan now makes a return to Kayserispor.
The Kayserispor technical staff believes the player's adaptation will be swift. His familiarity with the city and the club is seen as a key factor that will ease the transition. His exact role within the current squad will become clearer in the coming training sessions.
What is Kayserispor's season goal and league status?
The club's primary objective is to return to the Süper Lig this season, 11 years after their relegation. The team, which has made a promising start, continues to reinforce its squad during the transfer window to achieve this aim. The signing of Oğulcan Çağlayan is viewed as part of this plan.
Their 4th place position and 10 points can also be seen on our standings page. Starting the season with three wins, the team's defense has conceded just three goals so far. This performance builds a solid foundation for the journey towards their top-flight target.
When and who is the team's next fixture?
Kayserispor's next league match is an away fixture against Ümraniyespor on 2026-11-08. Ümraniyespor is currently 17th in the table. This encounter will present an important opportunity for the team to further stays in the league. You can follow the full match schedule on our fixtures page.
Oğulcan Çağlayan's contract is valid for two seasons. During this period, the player will be on the pitch contributing to Kayserispor's pursuit of a Süper Lig return.
