06.06.2026 19:30
Abdurrahim Albayrak, one of Galatasaray's former executives, spoke about Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who plays for Inter. Stating that they had reached an agreement with Hakan in the past, Albayrak said, "We had an agreement with Hakan Çalhanoğlu. If we had won the election, he would have come to Galatasaray. I am eagerly waiting for Hakan to come to Galatasaray. Galatasaray needs him."
Abdurrahim Albayrak, one of the former executives of Galatasaray, made striking statements about the past transfer process with national footballer Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Albayrak admitted that they came very close to bringing the star player to the yellow-red colors but failed at the last moment.
''WE HAD AGREED ON EVERYTHING''
Reminding that Hakan Çalhanoğlu has expressed his love for Galatasaray at every opportunity, Albayrak said, "Hakan Çalhanoğlu is a very good Galatasaray fan. We had reached an agreement on everything for his transfer. In fact, we had met and shaken hands with his father at that time. Everything was going positively."
''IF WE HAD WON THE ELECTION, HE WOULD HAVE COME TO GALATASARAY''
Clarifying why the transfer was canceled, the experienced executive stated, "We had agreed with Hakan Çalhanoğlu. If we had won the election, he would have come to Galatasaray. I am eagerly waiting for Hakan to come to Galatasaray. Galatasaray needs him."
''HE HAS ENDLESS ENERGY''
Also commenting on Barış Alper Yılmaz, Abdurrahim Albayrak said, "Barış Alper Yılmaz is a true person from Rize. His father also comes to me. He has endless energy. I called him the other day and said, 'Son, what is this? Is it from Rize's tea?' He said, 'My mother used to feed me with Anzer honey.'"