Agyei leaves Leyton Orient for Kocaelispor

Dan Agyei made 72 appearances for Leyton Orient, scoring 18 goals for the club

Dan Agyei has rejected Leyton Orient's offer of a new contract in order to join Turkish Super Lig club Kocaelispor.

The 28-year-old has signed a two-year deal with last season's TFF First League champions.

Agyei moved to Brisbane Road from Crewe Alexandra two years ago and made 72 appearances for Richie Wellens' side.

He scored 18 goals for Orient, including memorable winners against Millwall in the Carabao Cup and in added time of extra time to eliminate Oldham Athletic in the most dramatic of circumstances in the FA Cup second round last season.

The forward made 54 appearances last term as the O's finished sixth and went on to reach the League One play-off final before losing 1-0 to Charlton Athletic at Wembley.

"Dan is someone we wanted to keep, and that was reflected in the offers we have made him over the last few months," director of football Martin Ling told the club website.

"Sadly, we weren't able to come to an agreement that suited him and that fitted within our wage structure, so on this occasion we have had to go our separate ways.

"We have been prepared for this situation since the end of last season, and now we will look to bring someone in to replace Dan."

Head coach Wellens signed a contract extension to run until 2028 last week.

The O's begin the new League One campaign away to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, 2 August.