13.11.2025 01:22
The regular November meeting of the Galatasaray Club's advisory board took place. During the meeting, advisory board member Turcan Bolayır criticized Mauro Icardi and stated that Barış Alper Yılmaz should be sent away if an offer comes in. Following Turcan Bolayır's remarks, a debate arose between him and President Dursun Özbek. President Özbek expressed that critical comments about the players should not be made.
The regular divan committee meeting of Galatasaray Club was held at RAMS Park Stadium in November. During the meeting, a discussion occurred between divan committee member Turcan Bolayır and President Dursun Özbek amid reactions directed at yellow-red football players Barış Alper Yılmaz and Mauro Icardi.
"LET'S SAY 'GOODBYE' TO BARIS ALPER"
Turcan Bolayır, a member of the yellow-red club's divan committee, criticized Mauro Icardi during his speech and stated that Barış Alper should be sent away if an offer comes, saying, "In the Kocaelispor match, there was no Yunus Akgün like an ant. Unfortunately, the one who played instead of Yunus, I won't name names. With his entry into the team, Victor Osimhen's mechanism was disrupted. We shouldn't expect everything from Osimhen. Barış Alper Yılmaz is sympathetic, beautiful, and runs fast. While running, he sometimes knocks down his opponent with his back or shoulder, and sometimes he falls. If someone is interested in this, if they offer good money in January, let's say 'goodbye'." he stated.
DURSUN ÖZBEK: "LET'S NOT SPEAK LIKE THIS, THEY ARE LISTENING TO US"
During this speech, President Dursun Özbek intervened, expressing that criticisms should not be directed at the yellow-red football players, saying, "Let's not speak like this about our footballers, they are listening to us."
"AM I CURSING?"
Galatasaray divan committee member Turcan Bolayır reacted strongly to President Özbek's warning, saying, "They can listen! Am I cursing? Did you find me to blame, Mr. President! I am speaking elegantly here, I am not hurting anyone. 'Don't name names, don't name names'—is this person nameless? Isn't his name clear on his ID card?" he expressed.
"WE NEED 3 FOREIGN TRANSFERS IN JANUARY!"
Continuing his words, Turcan Bolayır stated, "We have the right to transfer 3 foreign football players in the January transfer window. We must make these 3 transfers because the 2 players we have are of no use. They can't run, they can't shed their excess weight, but they have to look cute. A football player is like a soldier; you must run and be like a storm. If you don't do these, you won't play football at Galatasaray." he said.