22.09.2025 23:00
Technical director and sports commentator Volkan Demirel made statements regarding Ritsu Doan, who struggled to compete against Eintracht Frankfurt in Galatasaray's match. In a confession about the past, Volkan Demirel said, "In 2019, Ritsu Doan was a player I was watching. While I was an assistant coach at Fenerbahçe, I submitted a report for his transfer."
Technical director and sports commentator Volkan Demirel made statements regarding Ritsu Doan, who Galatasaray struggled to cope with in their match against Eintracht Frankfurt, on NOW Sports. Volkan Demirel made a confession about the 27-year-old Doan, who drew attention with his effective performance against Galatasaray, which will be widely discussed.
'I SUBMITTED A REPORT IN 2019'
Stating that he has been watching the Japanese player for years, Volkan Demirel said, "In 2019, Ritsu Doan was a player I was watching. When I was an assistant coach at Fenerbahçe, I submitted a report for his transfer. Occasionally, when such players come across my path, I talk about them, don't get me wrong." he said.
'BACK THEN IT WAS AROUND 1.5 MILLION EUROS'
Demirel explained that Ritsu Doan was a player that could have been acquired for a modest transfer fee at that time, saying, "I won't say who I reported to. As I remember the players I reported, as they come to mind... Back then, this kid was around 1.5 million euros. We just couldn't get him." he stated.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
This season, Doan has played in 6 matches with his team, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists in these matches. The current market value of the Japanese footballer is reported to be 25 million euros.