09.08.2026 14:10
Galatasaray, who suffered a defeat in the friendly match against Villarreal, aims to add Portuguese defender Renato Veiga, who plays for the Spanish team, to their squad as a center-back reinforcement. The young player, while leaving the stadium after the match, remained silent on transfer rumors, saying, 'I don't know.'
Galatasaray, who hosted La Liga side Villarreal at RAMS Park in their final pre-season friendly before the new Süper Lig season and left the pitch with a 2-1 defeat, continue their transfer efforts at full speed.
RENATO VEIGA: "I DON'T KNOW"
Portuguese defender Renato Veiga, who the yellow-reds have added to their list for a center-back reinforcement, answered questions from the press in the locker room corridors after the match. When asked at the stadium exit, "Did you receive a transfer offer from Galatasaray?", the 23-year-old footballer gave a short and clear response: "I don't know."
THE OFFER ON THE TABLE REVEALED
Details behind the scenes of the transfer have begun to emerge. It was stated that Galatasaray submitted an official offer to Spanish club Villarreal for the Portuguese center-back, who fits the U23 quota. The package put on the table by the yellow-red management includes a €4 million loan fee and a €22.5 million mandatory purchase option.
CLUBS HE HAS PLAYED FOR
Renato Veiga, whose current market value is shown as €30 million, has previously worn the jerseys of clubs such as Sporting CP, Basel, Chelsea, Juventus, and Augsburg in his career.