01.09.2026 13:50
While Yusuf Akcicek's name comes to the forefront for the centre-back transfer at Galatasaray, a surprise move came from the red-yellows. It was reported that Galatasaray has reached an agreement with the German club for 21-year-old French centre-back El Chadaille Bitshiabu, who wears the RB Leipzig jersey. The young defender, who transferred from PSG to Leipzig for 15 million euros in 2023, has been invited to Istanbul for medical checks and signing procedures.
Galatasaray has accelerated its efforts to strengthen its defensive line in the final part of the transfer period. It was reported that the yellow-reds, who had been focusing on the Yusuf Akcicek transfer for some time, have reached an agreement for a surprising name. It was stated that Galatasaray has reached an agreement with the German club regarding the transfer of El Chadaille Bitshiabu, who plays for RB Leipzig.
AGREEMENT COMPLETED, INVITED TO ISTANBUL
It was stated that an agreement has been reached between the clubs for the transfer of the 21-year-old French defender. It was reported that Bitshiabu has been invited to Istanbul to undergo medical checks and complete the transfer procedures. The transfer process is expected to be completed after the young player's checks.
AL-HILAL WERE WAITED FOR YUSUF AKCICEK
Yusuf Akcicek was at the top of Galatasaray's agenda for the defensive line. The yellow-reds and the young defender were waiting for Al-Hilal to make a new defender transfer.
It had been stated that if Al-Hilal could not reinforce their defense, the Yusuf Akcicek transfer would not take place and Galatasaray would turn to a foreign left-footed defender suitable for the U23 status. Following these developments, the yellow-reds' agreement for Bitshiabu drew attention.
TRANSFERRED FROM PSG FOR 15 MILLION EUROS
Bitshiabu was transferred to RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 for a transfer fee of 15 million euros. The 21-year-old French defender, who has a contract with the German team until June 30, 2029, has played in 48 matches in his Leipzig career.
MARKET VALUE IS 18 MILLION EUROS
The young defender's current market value is shown as 18 million euros. Last season, Bitshiabu played in 14 matches with the Leipzig jersey. Galatasaray will add the 21-year-old French defender to their squad if no issues arise in the medical checks and the transfer procedures are completed.