28.06.2025 20:30
Galatasaray had given up on the transfer of center-back Jhon Lucumi, who plays for Bologna, due to the transfer fee. However, Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk decided to push the limits because of his insistence on the transfer.
Galatasaray, which made a quick start to the transfer season with the transfer of Leroy Sane, continues its efforts at full speed.
IT WAS FIRST GIVEN UP
Galatasaray, which is in search of a quality center-back, had knocked on Bologna's door for Jhon Lucumi, but the Italian team demanded 28 million euros for the Colombian player, who has one year left on his contract, causing the management to take a step back.
OKAN BURUK INSISTENTLY WANTS
However, the yellow-reds did not give up on this transfer. Head coach Okan Buruk is insistently requesting the star player to join the squad. Not wanting to disappoint the coach who led them to their third consecutive championship, the yellow-reds decided to push all the limits.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Lucimi, who played in 44 matches last season, produced 1 goal and 1 assist. The successful center-back, whose current market value is 22 million euros, has also worn the Colombia National Team jersey 28 times.