11.10.2025 17:51
Galatasaray has set its sights on PSG's young star Lucas Beraldo to strengthen its defense line in January. The Brazilian center-back, who is particularly desired by head coach Okan Buruk, draws attention as a former student of Fenerbahçe legend Alex de Souza at Sao Paulo.
Galatasaray, which continues to lead the Süper Lig, has started planning for the mid-season transfer period. The yellow-red team is working on a new center-back transfer to strengthen its defense line.
It has been learned that head coach Okan Buruk wants a strong defender with high ball skills who could be an alternative to Davinson Sanchez and Abdülkerim Bardakcı.
LUCAS BERALDO FROM PSG ON THE RADAR
The target for Galatasaray is Lucas Beraldo, a young defender from the French Ligue 1 giant PSG. The 20-year-old Brazilian player is exactly the type of player Okan Buruk is looking for.
It has been reported that Galatasaray's management plans to contact PSG in January to make a loan transfer offer with a purchase option. Due to Beraldo's limited playing time, having only appeared in 5 league matches for PSG this season, it is stated that he is open to joining a team where he can play more.
ALEX DE SOUZA'S FORMER STUDENT
Lucas Beraldo has an impressive background in his football career. The Brazilian center-back was a student of the legendary Fenerbahçe player Alex de Souza during his time at Sao Paulo. Beraldo, who played 13 matches under Alex, made a name for himself by scoring 2 goals during this period. The young player transferred to PSG in January 2024 and quickly celebrated victories in two Ligue 1, two French Cups, and two French Super Cups. He also experienced the joy of winning the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup.
AT THE TOP OF BURUK'S TRANSFER LIST
Intense negotiations are expected from Galatasaray's management for Lucas Beraldo, who is among Okan Buruk's primary transfer targets. If Beraldo's transfer goes through, a new Brazilian era may begin in the yellow-red team's defense line.