16.06.2026 18:10
Ergün Gürsoy, the former manager of Galatasaray, and legendary striker Tanju Çolak came together on Kulp Digital screens. Ergün Gürsoy, the former manager of Galatasaray, made important statements regarding Tanju Çolak's departure process from Galatasaray. Emphasizing Tanju Çolak's loyalty to Galatasaray, Gürsoy stated that the claims of him "leaving Galatasaray for money" do not reflect the truth.
Two important figures of Turkish football, Ergün Gürsoy, former manager of Galatasaray, and Tanju Çolak, one of the most important goal scorers in Turkish football history, came together for the first time in approximately 30 years on Kulp Digital screens.
TANJU ÇOLAK'S DEPARTURE PROCESS FROM GALATASARAY
In the program that caused a great stir in the sports public, one of the most discussed and talked-about transfer processes in football history was brought to the table again. Ergün Gürsoy made striking statements that clarified some perceptions formed in the public regarding Tanju Çolak's departure process from Galatasaray.
CLAIMS OF "HE LEFT GALATASARAY FOR MONEY"
Speaking during the program, Gürsoy emphasized Tanju Çolak's loyalty to Galatasaray and stated that the evaluations sometimes voiced in the public, such as "he left Galatasaray for money," do not reflect the truth.
"HE WAS OF A CHARACTER WHO COULD EVEN SIGN A BLANK CONTRACT"
While describing Tanju Çolak's sense of belonging to the club at that time, Gürsoy drew attention by saying, "Tanju was of a character who could even sign a blank contract for Galatasaray. I am one of those who know closely his love for Galatasaray and his loyalty to the club." Gürsoy told Galatasaray President Alp Yalman that if the problem was due to financial reasons, he could pay the entire fee and that Galatasaray could pay him back at a date deemed appropriate.
In the program shedding light on Turkish football history, many important details about past events, transfer processes, and club managements of the period were shared with the public for the first time. The interview, which attracted great interest from football fans, caused widespread reactions on social media from the moment it was broadcast. This historic meeting on Kulp Digital screens not only served as an important football conversation about the past but also allowed for a reassessment of some ongoing debates.