22.12.2025 12:30
Hasan Şaş made warnings regarding the transfer agenda after Galatasaray's victory over Kasımpaşa. Opposing the transfer of Griezmann, Şaş stated, "He is past his prime, his dead weight is 30 million euros. Galatasaray has a local alternative for that. Yunus Akgün. The winner of today's match is Yunus. There is a local alternative to Griezmann."
Former Galatasaray footballer Hasan Şaş evaluated the yellow-red team after the 3-0 victory against Kasımpaşa. Speaking on the SporON YouTube channel, Şaş made striking warnings regarding the transfer agenda while emphasizing the importance of some names in the current squad.
"NO NEED FOR GRIEZMANN, WE HAVE A LOCAL PLAYER"
Hasan Şaş stated that Antoine Griezmann, who plays for Atletico Madrid, should not be transferred to Galatasaray. Highlighting Griezmann's age and cost, Şaş said, "He is past his prime, his dead weight is 30 million euros. We have a local player for that at Galatasaray. Yunus Akgün. Today's match winner is Yunus. We have a local equivalent for Griezmann." Şaş emphasized that Yunus Akgün, who plays at a low cost, is more beneficial for the team.
EMPHASIS ON YUNUS AKGÜN
Pointing out that Yunus Akgün plays a critical role in Galatasaray's playing structure, Hasan Şaş stated that the pressing and high pressure start with Yunus, Barış Alper, and Osimhen. Şaş also noted Yunus's return to the field after a long injury, saying, "He had surgery 35-40 days ago. Despite this, he has a significant share in Galatasaray finishing the first half at the top."
ICARDI MESSAGE: HE NEEDS TO APPROACH GALATASARAY NOW
Touching on the Mauro Icardi issue, Hasan Şaş said that the Galatasaray management and fans have given great support to the Argentine player. Şaş evaluated, "Galatasaray club paid his contract, the fans did not turn their backs. As of today, Icardi needs to approach Galatasaray and sign the offered contract."
MIDFIELD PREFERENCE: SARA IN FRONT
Hasan Şaş stated that he sees Sara ahead of İlkay Gündoğan in the midfield comparison. Expressing that Sara is more dynamic, effective in passing traffic, and successful in set pieces, Şaş said he would prefer the Torreira-Sara duo. In this section, Şaş gave the example of Ergün Pembe, stating that some players provide silent but critical contributions on the field.