11.06.2026 22:00
Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk criticized the new foreign player rule for the upcoming season, stating that they may no longer be able to transfer big-name players as before. "We signed Leroy Sane last season. If an opportunity like Sane arises now, we can't sign him. Therefore, this regulation is irrational for a team like us with Champions League ambitions. This decision lacks vision. I hope there will be a reversal," he said.
Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk made statements on the yellow-red club's YouTube channel. Okan Buruk criticized the foreign player rule for the new season.
ERDEN TIMUR WORDS
Speaking about Erden Timur, who was released during the day, Okan Buruk said, "It's a particularly good day for Galatasaray fans. Erden Timur's release has happened. I spoke with his wife as well. It's a very happy day for us."
"CHAMPIONSHIP HAS BECOME NORMAL FOR US"
Expressing that championships have become normal for them, Okan Buruk stated, "If we had said four years ago that we would be champions four years in a row... Galatasaray's goal is to be champions every season, but we are not actually aware of how big a job we are doing. Championship has become normal for us. Whether it's good or bad, I don't know. No one should claim ownership of this seat at Galatasaray. We are all temporary here. What matters is the service we provide."
"WE ARE TAKING THE CUP EVERYWHERE"
The experienced coach, conveying that the love for Galatasaray is growing across the whole country, said, "This season we won the cup on our own, but we are taking the cup everywhere. Galatasaray has made people love football again in the last four years, for its fans and all fans. It has greatly increased the ratings. Football has started to appeal to people of all ages again. Our key players in the team have become symbols, and I see that our fan base has increased. I hear from many people that their children are changing teams. The love for Galatasaray is growing. In a way, we are providing very important service to Turkish football."
"THE FENERBAHCE MATCH WE WON 3-0"
Responding to the question "What was the turning point of this season?", Okan Buruk evaluated, "The most critical match was the Fenerbahce match we won 3-0 at home. That was the moment we said, 'Okay, the league is over.'"
"IRRATIONAL, LACK OF VISION"
The successful coach, criticizing the foreign player rule brought by the TFF, said, "I hope this foreign player rule changes. Because it will strain the teams. The Clubs Union should express its opinion. It should be put forward in terms of financial and European targets. Let me give an example. We acquired Leroy Sane last season. If an opportunity like Sane came now, you couldn't take him. Therefore, the regulation is irrational for a team like us that has goals in the Champions League. There is a lack of vision in this decision. I hope there is a reversal."
"NO ONE CAN STOP US"
Okan Buruk finally commented, "This season, the championship will be much more important and difficult. Because in every statement, we hear the phrase 'We need to stop Galatasaray.' They couldn't stop us in four years. Hopefully, they won't be able to stop us in the fifth year either. No one can stop us."