Besiktas, who recently included Emrecan Uzunhan from Istanbulspor in his squad, went on the attack in the transfer. Black-and-whites took action for Philippe Keny, who stood out with his performance in Bandırmaspor last season.

Bandırmaspor Coach Mustafa Gürsel announced that Valerien Ismael met with Keny. Speaking to Salim Manav in the Fire of Anatolia program on Radyospor, Mustafa Gürsel said, "Beşiktaş Coach Valerien Ismael met with Philippe Keny. Keny is here right now, we act as if Keny will continue with us. Keny is improving himself, if he continues with us for another year. I think it will be better," he said.

Gürsel also said, "Philippe Keny is a different player, a hardworking player, he did not miss training last year. Keny wants to come to good places in football, he is a name with a clear future and potential, I think he will come to good places."

The 23-year-old Senegalese football player played in 36 matches in Bandırmaspor last season, airing the opponent's nets 14 times and assisting in 7 goals. Keny's current market value is 1.2 million Euros, according to Transfermarkt data.