14.02.2026 15:01
It was claimed that Fenerbahçe intervened after 17-year-old Hakan Çağrı Balta, who plays in the Galatasaray youth team, rejected a contract offer. It was stated that Fenerbahçe reached a preliminary agreement with the young player and proposed a training compensation fee to Galatasaray. However, the Galatasaray management responded harshly to this situation by reporting Fenerbahçe to the Turkish Football Federation.
A development has occurred regarding 17-year-old Hakan Çağrı Balta, who plays in the Galatasaray youth team, bringing two eternal rivals face to face. The yellow-red club has reported Fenerbahçe to the Turkish Football Federation.
REJECTED THE CONTRACT, DECIDED TO LEAVE
The young striker, who plays for Galatasaray's U19 team, did not accept the professional contract offer made by the club. It has been learned that Hakan Çağrı Balta, who will turn 18 on May 15, 2026, plans to leave the team on that date.
PRINCIPLE AGREEMENT WITH FENERBAHÇE
Following this development, it was claimed that Fenerbahçe intervened and reached a principle agreement with the young player.
According to the news from Yakup Çınar, the yellow-navy blue club stated in the email sent to Galatasaray, "We are interested in Hakan Çağrı Balta, we have reached an agreement with the player side. If you find it appropriate, we want to pay the training fee and add him to our squad."
GALATASARAY APPLIED TO TFF
It has been learned that the Galatasaray management responded harshly to the mentioned email and subsequently reported Fenerbahçe to the TFF. The future of Hakan Çağrı Balta, who scored 6 goals in 21 matches this season for the U19 team, is being closely followed.