31.05.2026 13:30
Galatasaray's management has increased the salary of Uğurcan Çakır, one of the standout players of the season, from 120 million lira to 200 million lira. It has been reported that the yellow-red club plans to include the successful goalkeeper among the team captains, and it has also been stated that any transfer offers for the player will not be considered.
Uğurcan Çakır, who joined Galatasaray from Trabzonspor at the start of the season, received the reward for his performance. The yellow-red management made a significant improvement to the national goalkeeper's salary and is also planning a captaincy role for the experienced goalkeeper.
BECAME ONE OF THE ARCHITECTS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Uğurcan Çakır, who was transferred from Trabzonspor at the start of the season with a record transfer fee, garnered great acclaim for his performance in his first season at Galatasaray. The experienced goalkeeper, who drew attention with his successful performances in the Süper Lig, Champions League, and the National Team, was among the most consistent players for the yellow-reds throughout the season.
NEW SALARY 200 MILLION LIRA
Following his successful performance, the Galatasaray management made a significant gesture to Uğurcan Çakır. The national goalkeeper, who did not prioritize financial matters when joining the yellow-red club and earned 110 million lira in his first contract, had his salary for the new season, initially set at 120 million lira, increased to 200 million lira. Thus, Uğurcan's annual earnings reached approximately 3.75 million euros.
CANDIDATE FOR CAPTAINCY
A new plan is also being made for Uğurcan Çakır, who is appreciated not only for his performance but also for his conduct both on and off the field at Galatasaray. It was reported that the management and the coaching staff are considering including the experienced goalkeeper among the team captains.
DOOR CLOSED TO OFFERS
The Galatasaray management has decided not to consider any transfer offers that may come for Uğurcan Çakır. It was stated that the national goalkeeper, who is at the center of the yellow-reds' long-term plans, is also favorable to staying at the club. The experienced goalkeeper, who has a contract until 2030, is said to want to continue his career at Galatasaray.
JOINED WITH RECORD FEE
Galatasaray had added Uğurcan Çakır to their squad from Trabzonspor at the start of the season for 27.5 million euros. This transfer was recorded as one of the highest transfer fees for a domestic player in Turkish football history.