20.08.2026 08:20
Aleksey Batrakov, for whom Galatasaray has reached an agreement with Lokomotiv Moscow for his transfer, has set off to come to Istanbul. The 21-year-old footballer, who was persuaded by head coach Okan Buruk with a video call during the transfer process, has also signed the yellow-red jersey. With the completion of the transfer, Batrakov will become the first Russian footballer in Galatasaray's 121-year history.
The schedule for Aleksey Batrakov's arrival in Istanbul has been announced, as Galatasaray has reached an agreement with Lokomotiv Moscow for his transfer. The Russian footballer, who was not included in the squad for the Rostov match, signed the Galatasaray jersey and announced that he would be transferring to the yellow-red team. Batrakov is expected to arrive in Istanbul today.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE SQUAD
Galatasaray has reached the final stage in the transfer of their new number 10, Aleksey Batrakov. The Russian footballer, whom the yellow-reds have agreed with Lokomotiv Moscow for his transfer, was not included in the squad for the Rostov match.
SIGNED THE GALATASARAY JERSEY
Batrakov also signed the Galatasaray jersey that was presented to him before the Rostov-Lokomotiv Moscow match. By signing the yellow-red jersey, the Russian footballer showed that the transfer process has reached its final stage.
EXPECTED TO ARRIVE IN ISTANBUL TODAY
Batrakov is expected to arrive in Istanbul for Galatasaray. The Russian footballer is planned to be in Istanbul today. It was learned that Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek's private plane will depart from Moscow at 08:00 and bring Batrakov to Istanbul.
25 MILLION EURO TRANSFER FEE
According to information reported by Russian journalist Ivan Karpov, Galatasaray will pay a transfer fee of 25 million euros to Lokomotiv Moscow for Aleksey Batrakov. The agreement also includes a 4 million euro bonus and a 10 percent share from the player's future sale. It was stated that the payments will be made in installments and that the final installment will not exceed December 2027.
5-YEAR CONTRACT
Batrakov is expected to sign a 5-year contract with Galatasaray and receive an annual salary of over 4 million euros. It was also learned that the contract the 21-year-old footballer will make with the yellow-reds will include a release clause of 55 million euros.
OKAN BURUK CONVINCED HIM
It was learned that head coach Okan Buruk played a significant role in Galatasaray's successful conclusion of the transfer. The yellow-reds, who had been at the table for the transfer for about a month, convinced Batrakov thanks to the one-on-one communication Buruk established with the young footballer. Okan Buruk had a video call with the Russian number 10, explaining his plans at Galatasaray, the game system, and expectations from him. Batrakov, who also had suitors from France, Italy, and Spain, chose Galatasaray.
PLANNED TO BE IN THE SQUAD FOR THE ERZURUMSPOR MATCH
After the necessary procedures are completed, Aleksey Batrakov is planned to be included in Galatasaray's match squad for the Erzurumspor away game.
LAST SEASON 17 GOALS, 12 ASSISTS
Batrakov produced 1 goal and 1 assist in 5 matches he played for Lokomotiv Moscow this season. Last season, the young footballer performed with 17 goals and 12 assists in 36 matches.