Fanatik reported that Bursaspor had acquired Alperen Babacan to strengthen their defense. Bursaspor announced the signing of Babacan, a defender with championship experience from his time at Gençlerbirliği, on their social media accounts. The signing was confirmed during a private ceremony at Özlüce İbrahim Yazıcı Facilities, attended by Football Branch Manager Coşkun Yavuz and Administrative Manager Furkan Akın. Born in 1997, Babacan is versatile enough to play both as a center-back and a right-back, and he is expected to significantly enhance Bursaspor's defensive capabilities. The announcement was made on May 15, 2025, a Thursday, emphasizing that Babacan's experience is anticipated to have a considerable impact on the team's defense.