30.08.2026 18:20
Portuguese footballer Rafael Leao, who Galatasaray added to their squad for 4 years, stated that Galatasaray has wanted to transfer him since June, saying, "Galatasaray is a very big club. They were champions last season. I am here to win championships and to give this feeling to the fans."
Galatasaray's new signing Rafael Leao has put pen to paper, committing himself to the yellow-red jersey. Following the signing, the 27-year-old footballer made statements to the club's television channel.
"SINCE JUNE..."
Expressing that he is very excited and happy, Rafael Leao said, "Galatasaray has put in a lot of effort to bring me here since June. Thank you very much for their interest. Galatasaray is a huge club. They became champions last season. I am here to win championships and to give that feeling to the fans. There is already a great team, a very great team is being built. I want to contribute to that as well. I thank our fans very much. It's a wonderful feeling. I want to tell them that I want to give pleasure and contribute with my goals and assists. That's why I am very happy to be with them."
DURSUN ÖZBEK: "LEAO WILL ADD STRENGTH"
Stating that they have been working since June to bring Leao to Galatasaray, Galatasaray Sports Club President Dursun Aydın Özbek said, "He is currently a Galatasaray player. He will add strength to Galatasaray. I think he will make a great contribution especially in our Champions League games, and I welcome him. Hopefully, he will serve Galatasaray for many years by making great contributions. I wish him success."
ABDULLAH KAVUKCU: "WE WILL WIN THE 27TH CHAMPIONSHIP"
Galatasaray Sports Club Board Member Abdullah Kavukcu also said, "Leao means 'lion'. The lion has found its den. He has come to Galatasaray. This was truly a transfer we were constantly at the table for with my president over a long period. We are very happy. He wears the number 27. We will win the 27th championship and it will be our 5th consecutive championship. That is our goal. I welcome him."