28.07.2026 15:50
Galatasaray, which lost to Monza and Venezia in friendly matches and failed to make the expected star transfers during the summer transfer window, saw head coach Okan Buruk and President Dursun Özbek become targets of their fans. The yellow-red supporters, organizing on social media, brought the hashtags "Okan Buruk Resign" and "Dursun Özbek Resign" to the forefront.
Troubles continue at Galatasaray as the team continues its preparations for the new season. The results on the pitch and the transfer policy conducted off the pitch have caused great dissatisfaction within the yellow-red community.
FRIENDLY MATCHES RAISE ALARMS
The yellow-red team, which has yet to inspire confidence with its on-field performance, suffered defeats against Monza and Venice in its recent friendly matches. The lackluster football displayed and the deficiencies in game discipline have been the first spark that exhausted the patience of the fans ahead of the new season.
THE EXPECTED 'STAR' TRANSFERS DID NOT COME
In addition to the negative picture on the field, the management's attitude during the summer transfer period is also at the center of reactions. During this period when rivals strengthened their squads with important names, the failure to realize the star transfers that yellow-red fans were eagerly waiting for has deepened the crisis atmosphere within the club.
RESIGNATION PROTESTS TARGETING OKAN BURUK AND DURSUN ÖZBEK
After the defeats and the stagnation in transfers, yellow-red fans mobilized on social media platforms. Targeting Technical Director Okan Buruk and President Dursun Özbek, fans quickly brought the hashtags #OkanBurukIstifa and #DursunÖzbekIstifa to the top of the trending topics.
DEFICIENCIES IN KEY POSITIONS CONTINUE
The primary goal of the yellow-red management, in line with President Dursun Özbek's request, was to preserve the current squad's backbone. Although the main skeleton of the team was maintained, reinforcements have not yet been made to the critical positions needed. The yellow-reds are expected to make transfers in the positions of center-back, right-back, number 10, left wing, and striker.