The 33 year old will be placed in the starting XI of Besiktas ahead of the clash against Galatasaray on Saturday, footballghana.com can authoritatively confirm.
Besiktas coach Sergen Yalçın was torn between Kevin and Adem Ljajic for the all important number 10 role but has decided to settle on the Ghanaian. Ljajic will be used as a weapon on the bench depending on how the game progresses.
The former Fiorentina player will have a first taste of the derby after playing five matches already for the side and scoring two goals.
Starting XI: Karius, Gökhan, Vida, Ruiz, Caner, Elneny, Atiba, Lens, Boateng, N'Koudou and Burak Yılmaz