04.08.2026 22:20
Galatasaray wants to bring 38-year-old former footballer Eren Derdiyok into the academy. It was reported that the yellow-reds made an official offer to their former player Eren Derdiyok, who works with Basel's U19 team, to take charge of the U17 team. The transfer is expected to be completed if Basel gives its approval.
Turkish Super League giant Galatasaray has taken action to bring back its former player Eren Derdiyok, who once wore the yellow-red jersey, into the club.
OFFICIAL OFFER FOR EREN DERDIYOK
According to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu's report, an official offer was made to Derdiyok, who currently serves as the head coach of Swiss club Basel's U19 team.
RETURNING IF BASEL APPROVES
If Basel club gives its approval, it is planned that the 38-year-old coach, who ended his active football career in 2024, will take on a role in Galatasaray's U17 team and youth infrastructure.
GALATASARAY PERFORMANCE
Eren Derdiyok, who played for Galatasaray between 2016 and 2019, recorded 26 goals and 6 assists in 84 matches under the yellow-red jersey.