07.05.2026 19:51
Former Galatasaray player Dries Mertens arrived in Istanbul with his family ahead of the championship match against Antalyaspor. While Mertens said 'See you on Saturday' at the airport, his wife remarked, 'We are becoming champions easily.'
Former Galatasaray player Dries Mertens came to Istanbul with his family to watch his former team's championship match.
MERTENS AND HIS FAMILY IN ISTANBUL
He landed at Istanbul Airport at 15:54 on flight TK171 from Hong Kong, where he had gone for a holiday. The footballer, greeted with intense interest from citizens at the airport, did not turn down fans' requests for photos. Additionally, the Belgian footballer's use of Turkish phrases drew attention.
''SEE YOU ON SATURDAY''
Dries Mertens emphasized that he misses Galatasaray very much and noted that he loves Turkey, especially Istanbul. Furthermore, Mertens responded to the question "Do you have a message for Galatasaray fans?" with "See you on Saturday."
''I FEEL AT HOME IN ISTANBUL''
The Belgian footballer's wife, Katrin Kerkhofs, underlined that they are happy and full of love to be in Istanbul. Meanwhile, Kerkhofs, who said she misses Istanbul very much and feels at home, wished the Galatasaray fans a championship and expressed that it is very easy.