02.02.2026 09:33
Famous football commentator Levent Tüzemen claimed that Lionel Messi has given the green light to Galatasaray for a special project of 4 months and 12 matches, provided that he only plays in Istanbul.
After the match where Galatasaray defeated Kayserispor 4-0, Levent Tüzemen, speaking on A Spor live broadcast, brought up a claim that has made waves in the transfer agenda of the yellow-red club. Tüzemen's statements raised the possibility of Lionel Messi's transfer to Galatasaray.
GREEN LIGHT FROM MESSI TO GALATASARAY
Levent Tüzemen, in his statement based on information he received from within the club, said that Lionel Messi is considering the option of Galatasaray warmly in order to be ready for the World Cup. Tüzemen expressed that the Argentine star has given the green light to the yellow-red club on the condition that he only plays in Istanbul.
"THE MANAGEMENT CONFIRMED IT TOO"
Tüzemen, who used striking expressions during the live broadcast, said, "The management confirmed it too. They wanted to arrange Lionel Messi for Galatasaray from the USA. Messi says that the pace of playing in the American League is too heavy for him and he does not want to go to the World Cup injured. Al Hilal made an offer, he did not accept it. If Messi comes, 1 million people will go to the airport," he said.
THE ONLY CONDITION: TO PLAY ONLY IN ISTANBUL
Tüzemen stated that Messi has set a clear condition for the transfer, saying, "Messi said he would come on the condition that he plays in Istanbul. He expressed that he would play 12 matches on the condition that he does not go to away games."
4-MONTH SPECIAL PROJECT
According to claims, it was reported that this plan is a 4-month special project. It was noted that if Galatasaray reaches the final of the Turkish Cup, this match could be one of the 12 matches planned for Messi.