18.04.2025 18:50
Galatasaray wants to add Granit Xhaka, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, to their squad. It has been reported that the yellow-red club's management made initial contact with the 32-year-old midfielder during the winter transfer window and that they met with Xhaka's authorized agent in Turkey on Wednesday, April 9, at President Dursun Özbek's hotel in Istanbul.
Galatasaray, which is fighting to achieve its third consecutive championship in the Trendyol Super League, has started its transfer activities for the new season early. A striking transfer claim has been made for the yellow-reds.
CONTACT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED WITH XHAKA According to a report in HT Sports; Galatasaray, which wants to create a squad that can be competitive in the Champions League, aims to add Granit Xhaka, who plays for the German giant Bayer Leverkusen, to its roster. Galatasaray has taken the first step in establishing contact with the player during the transfer window and has moved the negotiations a step further.
Granit Xhaka THEY MET AT DURSUN ÖZBEK'S HOTEL It was reported that the father of the 32-year-old player and the authorized manager in Turkey arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday, April 9. It was stated that Galatasaray officials and Xhaka's camp had a meeting at Dursun Özbek's hotel. It was emphasized that the Swiss player is open to playing for Galatasaray, but it is necessary to qualify for the Champions League.
XHAKA'S SEASON PERFORMANCE Granit Xhaka has played 45 matches in all competitions this season with Bayer Leverkusen. In these matches, Xhaka has shown a performance of 2 goals and 7 assists. The current market value of the 32-year-old Swiss midfielder is reported to be 17 million euros, and he has a contract with the German team until 2028.