10.11.2026 17:30
Galatasaray have moved to renew the contract of Aleksey Batrakov, whom they added to their squad for 25 million euros at the start of the season. It has been claimed that the yellow-red management wants to remove the 55 million euro release clause of the 21-year-old star, who has attracted the interest of European clubs. It is also planned to increase Batrakov's annual salary to 5 million euros with an approximately 54 percent raise.
There has been an important development for Aleksey Batrakov, who has drawn attention with his performance at Galatasaray since the beginning of the season. The Russian footballer, transferred from Lokomotiv Moscow for a fee of 25 million euros, quickly won the admiration of the yellow-red fans. It was stated that the management has taken action regarding two clauses in the contract of the young star, who is claimed to have entered the radar of major European clubs.
THEY WANT TO REMOVE THE 55 MILLION EURO CLAUSE
According to the news in Sözcü, the Galatasaray management plans to remove the 55 million euro release clause in Aleksey Batrakov's contract. The yellow-reds, who think the young footballer could be transferred for a much higher fee in the future, want to maintain their bargaining power in the event of a possible departure.
The release fee in Batrakov's current contract, who is claimed to have attracted the interest of giant European clubs, is considered an element that could limit Galatasaray's room for maneuver in transfer negotiations if the specified amount is paid.
HIS SALARY WILL BE INCREASED BY 54 PERCENT
The second issue Galatasaray wants to change in the contract is Batrakov's annual salary. It was stated that the yellow-red management plans to make an improvement of approximately 54 percent in the young footballer's salary.
The 21-year-old footballer, who earns a net 3 million 250 thousand euros per season under his current contract, is targeted to have his salary increased to 5 million euros. Thus, an increase of 1 million 750 thousand euros will occur in Batrakov's annual earnings.
THE INTEREST OF EUROPEAN GIANTS PROMPTED THE MANAGEMENT TO TAKE ACTION
The performance shown in a short time by Batrakov, who was transferred for 25 million euros at the beginning of the season, attracted the attention of European clubs. While transfer claims have come to the agenda for the young footballer, the Galatasaray management also wants to renew the star player's contract under stronger conditions.
It is a matter of curiosity how the negotiations, in which the yellow-reds aim both to remove the release fee and to increase the player's salary, will conclude. For the contract changes to enter into force, an agreement must be reached with Batrakov.