11.10.2026 23:30
İlkay Gündoğan, who was claimed to be leaving Galatasaray during the mid-season transfer window, denied these claims in statements to the Spanish press.
It was claimed that 35-year-old veteran footballer İlkay Gündoğan, who managed to get only 11 minutes of total playing time at Galatasaray this season, would leave the team. İlkay Gündoğan, speaking to Mundo Deportivo, clarified these claims.
''TRANSFER RUMORS ARE NOT TRUE''
The successful player, who announced that he would complete the season at Galatasaray, said, "The transfer rumors are not true. After the winter transfer window, I want to give my all to stay here and win another championship with Galatasaray."
HIS STATEMENTS AFTER THE MATCH HAD DRAWN ATTENTION
İlkay Gündoğan drew attention after the match by giving a reproachful response in the mixed zone to the question "Are you ready for the Barcelona match?" saying, "I don't play, so why would I be ready?" Similarly, the player's wife, Sara Gündoğan, had previously said, "If you want to ask why he doesn't play, ask your coach, not me." Following these statements, it was claimed that İlkay Gündoğan would be sent away from the team.