First words from Sara, Galatasaray's record transfer: We are created for each other.

The new signing of Galatasaray, Gabriel Sara, who is the most expensive player in the club's history with a transfer fee of 18 million euros, made his first statements to the club's television after signing the contract.

SARA'S FIRST WORDS: WE ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER

Sara, who said he is very happy to have signed, stated, "I am very excited. They explained the project to me and I came here. It is truly an incredible club. Our fans are very excited, as they have expressed on my Instagram account. I share the same excitement. I want to meet our fans as soon as possible. We are made for each other with Galatasaray," he said.

COST TO GALATASARAY

Galatasaray will pay a transfer fee of 18 million euros to the English team Norwich City for the 25-year-old Gabriel Sara, in 9 equal installments spread over 3 seasons. The yellow-reds will also pay a salary of 2.75 million euros per season to the Brazilian player, who signed a 5-year contract.

THE MOST EXPENSIVE TRANSFER IN CLUB HISTORY

Sara, who was transferred to Galatasaray for 18 million euros, surpassed Mario Jardel, who was bought for 17 million euros, and became the most expensive transfer in the history of the yellow-red club. The Brazilian midfielder also became the second most expensive transfer in Turkish football history. At the top of the list is Fenerbahçe's Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who was added to the squad for 19.5 million euros this summer.

Galatasaray's top 5 most expensive transfers are as follows;

1- Gabriel Sara: 18 million euros

2- Mario Jardel: 17 million euros

3- Nicolo Zaniolo: 15 million euros

4- Mbaye Diagne: 13 million euros

5- Armindo Bruma: 13 million euros

WHO IS GABRIEL SARA?

Although he is a central midfielder, the Brazilian player has also played in different positions on the field. Sara played as a central midfielder in 72 matches, on the right side of the midfield in 32 matches, and on the left side of the midfield in 24 matches.

He played as a defensive midfielder in 24 matches, and also appeared as a number 10 in 23 matches. He played on the right wing 5 times, and also played one match each as a right back, left winger, and left back. Galatasaray's acquisition of Sara will strengthen Buruk's hand.

Sara, who played 53 official matches with Norwich City last season, had a performance of 14 goals and 13 assists in these matches.