17.08.2026 11:10
It has been claimed that Galatasaray has reached an agreement with Aleksey Batrakov, who plays for Lokomotiv Moscow, for the number 10 transfer. According to Sabah's report, Okan Buruk also got involved in the transfer and held one-on-one talks with the 21-year-old footballer. Batrakov is planned to join the team this week and be included in the squad for the Erzurumspor match.
Galatasaray, who drew 2-2 with Corum FK in the opening match of the 2026-2027 season in the Trendyol Super League, has accelerated their transfer efforts. The yellow-reds, who have so far added French defensive midfielder of Nigerian descent Lesley Ugochukwu to their squad, are preparing to finalize a transfer for the number 10 position.
FOUND THE NUMBER 10 IN RUSSIA
According to the news in Sabah newspaper, Galatasaray has reached an agreement with Aleksey Batrakov, who plays for Lokomotiv Moscow, in their long-standing search for a number 10. It was stated that the yellow-reds will pay a transfer fee of 28 million euros to the Russian club for the 21-year-old footballer.
OKAN BURUK TOOK PERSONAL ACTION
It was claimed that coach Okan Buruk played a significant role in convincing Batrakov. It was stated that Buruk, as he did in the transfers of Osimhen and Sane, communicated one-on-one with Batrakov and explained his game plan and expectations to the young footballer. It was noted that after his meeting with Okan Buruk, Batrakov chose Galatasaray and pressured Lokomotiv Moscow to agree for the transfer to take place.
PLANNED TO BE IN THE SQUAD FOR THE ERZURUMSPOR MATCH
The news noted that Batrakov is expected to join Galatasaray this week. It was stated that after the yellow-reds complete the transfer procedures, they plan to include the young number 10 in the squad for the Erzurumspor match to be played on Friday.
17 GOALS, 12 ASSISTS LAST SEASON
Aleksey Batrakov played the full 90 minutes in all 5 matches he played this season for Lokomotiv Moscow. The young footballer contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in these matches. Last season, Batrakov delivered a performance of 17 goals and 12 assists in 36 matches.