22.06.2026 19:20
Despite wanting to reinforce the defense, Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk will not give up on national player Abdülkerim Bardakcı.
The Galatasaray administration and technical staff have finalized their new season plans regarding the successful defender Abdülkerim Bardakcı.
CONTINUING WITH ABDÜLKERİM
The national center-back, who has become one of the most effective names in the Süper Lig with his performance since his first day after transferring, will continue to be a key player for head coach Okan Buruk in the upcoming season. The experienced defender, who has played a major role in the consecutive championships achieved by the yellow-red team, maintains his place in the ideal starting eleven planning for the new period.
POSITION GUARANTEED EVEN WITH REINFORCEMENTS
Head coach Okan Buruk wants another transfer alongside the strong names in the squad such as Wilfried Singo and Davinson Sanchez, in addition to Abdülkerim Bardakcı. The yellow-reds continue their efforts to add a top-level center-back who will create healthy competition among these three quality players and further strengthen the defensive rotation. However, it has been stated that despite this reinforcement, Abdülkerim's indispensable place within the team will not change.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Abdülkerim Bardakcı played 45 matches in all competitions for Galatasaray in the 2025-2026 season, producing 1 goal and 1 assist. The experienced defender started in the first eleven in 44 of these matches.