05.02.2026 09:47
Okan Buruk, in his statements after the match against İstanbulspor, drew attention to transfer budgets by saying, "There are those who exceed the limits," making a reference to Fenerbahçe, and emphasized that true success comes from performance on the field.
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk evaluated the team's current situation and gave striking messages regarding the transfer agenda in his statements following the victory against Istanbulspor in the Ziraat Turkey Cup. Buruk's emphasis on "limits" was interpreted as a reference to Fenerbahçe.
"THESE MATCHES ARE IMPORTANT FOR PLAYERS WITH A LACK OF MATCHES"
Speaking after the match, Okan Buruk highlighted the value of cup matches in terms of rotation, stating, "These matches are very important for players who lack match experience. Our new transfer played 90 minutes, and we gave time to three young players. The only unfortunate moment was the collision between Ahmed and the opposing goalkeeper," he said.
"WHAT MATTERS IS THE PERFORMANCE ON THE FIELD"
Buruk, who maintained a distance from transfer discussions, emphasized team integrity. The experienced coach said, "When you make too many transfers, no one gives you a trophy. What matters is to focus on the team and improve our football. Singo, who returned from injury, has become like a new transfer for us."
"THERE ARE THOSE WHO BREAK LIMITS, AND THERE ARE PUNISHMENTS"
In the most striking part of his statements, Okan Buruk referred to budget and financial discipline, using the following expressions:
"Every team has a budget, and you need to stick to it at the beginning of the season. There are those who break limits, and there are punishments. There are clubs in Europe that face penalties for this reason. We have seen examples of this in Turkey in the past." These words were interpreted as a reference to Fenerbahçe in the public eye.
MESSAGE ABOUT THE SQUAD BEFORE THE JUVENTUS MATCH
Buruk also responded to a question regarding the adequacy of the squad before the match against Juventus. Emphasizing that Galatasaray is a competitive team with its current budget and squad structure, Buruk stated, "When transfer fees and salaries are stacked, a serious squad emerges. We should focus more on the performance on the field rather than discussing transfers."