Okan Buruk decided to abandon the transfer for a position where the fans were expecting a new name.

Okan Buruk decided to abandon the transfer for a position where the fans were expecting a new name.

07.01.2026 22:21

A new development has occurred regarding the center-back transfer that Galatasaray fans have been eagerly awaiting. Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk informed the management in his report that he does not want a center-back transfer during the mid-season transfer period.

In the Super Cup final, a new development has occurred regarding the center-back transfer that Galatasaray fans have been eagerly awaiting, as they will face Fenerbahçe.

OKAN BURUK'S VETO ON CENTER-BACK REINFORCEMENT

Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk informed the management in his report that he does not want a center-back transfer during the mid-season transfer period. It was noted that the experienced coach shared the opinion in his report, "If necessary, I can play Singo and Lemina as center-backs."

SINGO AND LEMINA AS CENTER-BACK ALTERNATIVES

In Galatasaray, which uses the duo of Davinson Sanchez and Abdülkerim Bardakcı in defense, Kaan Ayhan and Arda Ünyay were positioned as backup center-backs. Following this report, Wilfried Singo and Mario Lemina were also added to the list of alternatives.

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