02.06.2025 17:52
The star footballer Dries Mertens, who left Galatasaray, has departed from Istanbul and returned to his home country. The Belgian player did not make any statements to the press during his departure.
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Belgian star Dries Mertens, whose contract with Super Lig champion Galatasaray has expired, has left Istanbul.
MENTENS RETURNED TO HIS COUNTRY
The 38-year-old footballer, who arrived at Istanbul Airport by private vehicle, returned to his home country of Belgium with his family. Mertens, who came to the airport with his wife Katrin Kerkhofs and his child Ciro Mertens, did not refuse the requests of citizens and took photos one by one. The star player did not make a statement to the press at the airport.
GALATASARAY CAREER
Mertens, who won the Super Lig 3 times and the Turkey Cup and Super Cup once each while wearing the yellow-red jersey, scored 25 goals and made 44 assists in 136 matches. Mertens is expected to retire from football.
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