12.11.2026 11:40
Galatasaray have signed 16-year-old Baran Türker, who played in Samsunspor's youth academy. The project offered by the yellow-and-reds was decisive in the transfer of the young footballer, who was also of interest to Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş. Baran Türker's father, Metin Türker, explained the behind-the-scenes story of the transfer.
Galatasaray has taken an important step in its future transfer efforts. The yellow-reds have signed a contract with 16-year-old Baran Türker, who has been playing in the Samsunspor academy for 4.5 years and has also served in the U16 National Team. While it was learned that Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş were also involved in the young footballer's transfer, his family's choice was Galatasaray.
THE TRANSFER WAS COMPLETED IN 10 DAYS
Baran Türker's father, Metin Türker, stated that the transfer process between Samsunspor and Galatasaray lasted approximately 10 days. Announcing that the two clubs had reached an agreement, Türker said, "My son Baran had been playing in the Samsunspor academy for 4.5 years and was competing in the U16 team. The transfer process between Samsunspor and Galatasaray lasted approximately 10 days. Following the negotiations, the two clubs reached an agreement and the contract was signed. Baran will wear the Galatasaray jersey until he turns 18."
FENERBAHÇE AND BEŞİKTAŞ ALSO WANTED HIM
Noting that all three major clubs made attempts to sign the young footballer, Metin Türker explained the reason they preferred Galatasaray. Türker said, "Throughout the process, Turkey's three major clubs—Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, and Galatasaray—wanted to add Baran to their squads. However, because Galatasaray's approach and the project it offered weighed more heavily, we made our choice in favor of the yellow-red club and signed."
HE HAS JUST RETURNED FROM THE NATIONAL TEAM CAMP
Baran Türker, who was raised in the Samsunspor academy, also played for the U15 and U16 National Teams. The young footballer, who most recently participated in the U16 National Team's camp in Lisbon, Portugal's capital, returned to Turkey after the camp.
Also speaking about his son's national team career, Metin Türker said, "Baran has worn the U15 and U16 national team jerseys and continues to wear them. Most recently, he was at our U16 National Team's camp in Lisbon, Portugal, and has just returned from the camp. He will continue his development at both club and national team level."