Göztepe, which continues its preparations for the new season in the SUPER League in the town of Bled in Slovenia, decided to keep both its right-back Arda Okan Kurtulan and its goalkeeper Arda Özçimen in the squad. Göztepe President Rasmus Ankersen found the offers for Arda Okan, which Galatasaray was initially interested in, insufficient at the beginning of the summer season. The management also shelved the sale of Arda Okan for now in order to gain more value in this period when it is difficult to transfer local football players. After the departure of Polish goalkeeper Mateusz Lis, who had been guarding the goal for 3 seasons, all eyes were on the goalkeeper transfer.
The staff, who have not yet been able to take concrete steps regarding the goalkeeper, gave a vote of confidence to Arda Özçimen. President Ankersen stated that they trust Arda at the press conference he held in Slovenia and said, "Arda had a successful season in Bandırmaspor, where he played on loan last season. He returned to our team more ready and mature. If Arda is good here, our coach will let him play." It was emphasized that coach Stanimir Stoilov was also pleased with Arda Özçimen and that a local goalkeeper could be recruited for the competition.