10.02.2025 20:31
Galatasaray has reached an agreement with the player and the club Lens to loan Przemyslaw Frankowski with a mandatory purchase clause. The Polish footballer, as reported by the yellow-reds to KAP, arrived in Istanbul around 8:00 PM to complete the transfer. Frankowski will sign the contract after undergoing medical examinations.
Galatasaray, who added Ahmed Kutucu, Alvaro Morata, Mario Lemina, and Carlos Cuesta to their squad, has also reached a happy ending in the right-back transfer. The yellow-reds have signed Przemyslaw Frankowski, who has been on the agenda for a while. The Polish footballer arrived in Istanbul in the evening to sign a contract.
GALATASARAY CONVINCED LENS FOR A LOAN TRANSFER
Galatasaray reached an agreement with the club Lens for the transfer of the Polish footballer. Galatasaray convinced the player and the club Lens to loan Przemyslaw Frankowski with a mandatory purchase clause.
TRANSFER NOTIFIED TO KAP
In a statement made to KAP, Galatasaray Club said, "Official negotiations have begun with the player and the club RC Lens regarding the temporary transfer of professional footballer Przemyslaw Adam Frankowski."
HE ARRIVED IN ISTANBUL
Przemyslaw Frankowski, with whom Galatasaray started transfer negotiations, arrived in Istanbul around 20:00. After the medical checks, Frankowski will sign the contract that binds him to the yellow-reds.
FIRST WORDS
In a statement to the Galatasaray YouTube channel, Przemyslaw Frankowski said, "I have transferred to Galatasaray, one of the biggest clubs in the world. I am very happy about this. At the same time, I am very excited." When asked about the pronunciation of his name, the 29-year-old footballer said, "The pronunciation of my name is a bit difficult; you can call me 'Franky' for short."
HOW MUCH IS THE PURCHASE OPTION?
According to a report in L'Equipe, Frankowski wanted a new contract with a salary of 2 million euros and a new 2.5-year contract from Lens, but the French club rejected this offer due to the power of his contract, which ends in 2028; it was stated that the Polish player also conveyed his farewell request to the club management.
It was emphasized that the 2 million euro salary that the Polish player wanted from Lens would be received from Galatasaray, and he would sign a 3.5-year contract. It was noted that Lens set a price of 10 million euros for Frankowski, and Galatasaray would pay this amount, including the loan fee, mandatory purchase option, and bonuses.
REFUSED TO TRAIN AND PLAY
On the other hand, a report in Foot Mercato suggested that Frankowski made a stand against Lens to transfer to Galatasaray and refused to train and play with the French team.
PERFORMANCE THIS SEASON
Due to the transfer situation to Galatasaray, Frankowski was not included in the squad for Lens's last league match against Nice. The Polish footballer, who played in 21 matches for Lens this season, scored 5 goals and made 2 assists.