23.06.2026 21:10
Galatasaray, who wants to strengthen the right-back position, has taken action for 23-year-old Arda Okan Kurtulan, who plays for Göztepe.
Galatasaray, accelerating its new season transfer efforts, has rolled up its sleeves to strengthen its domestic rotation.
ARDA OKAN KURTULAN IS THE TARGET
The bad news from Ivory Coast right-back Wilfried Singo, who suffered an unfortunate injury in the 2026 World Cup, prompted the yellow-red management into action. Considering the current foreign player rule, Galatasaray decided to reinforce the right-back position with a domestic player. Accordingly, based on head coach Okan Buruk's report, Göztepe's rising star Arda Okan Kurtulan topped the list.
HE WILL BE OKAN BURUK'S JOKER
Head coach Okan Buruk, who mostly preferred Roland Sallai at right-back last season, wants a domestic player to relieve Sallai and provide an alternative after Singo's injury. It has been learned that Buruk approved the transfer of 23-year-old Arda Okan due to his versatile structure capable of playing both right-back and right-wing.
TRANSFER FEE NEGOTIATIONS
Galatasaray will intensify contacts with the Izmir team to finalize the young player's transfer. While Göztepe demands a high transfer fee of 10 million Euros for its player, the yellow-red management, finding this amount excessive, has begun seeking ways to lower the price.