29.10.2026 13:54
Aleksey Batrakov, whom Galatasaray signed from Lokomotiv Moscow at the start of the season for a transfer fee of 25 million euros, attracted attention with his performance. Considered a risky choice when he was transferred, the 21-year-old Russian footballer managed to meet expectations with the goals he scored in the Barcelona and Lille matches and his football in the Fenerbahçe derby.
Galatasaray, who contacted many world stars for a midfield transfer, had the final say from President Dursun Özbek. Despite the high transfer fee, the yellow-reds chose Aleksey Batrakov, one of the promising names of Russian football.
The young player, transferred to Lokomotiv Moscow for 25 million euros, was considered a risky investment due to his age and it being his first experience abroad in his career.
HE SCORED AGAINST BARCELONA AND LILLE
However, Batrakov attracted attention with his performance from his first matches on the field. The Russian footballer, who found the net against Barcelona and Lille, made an important contribution to his team with his effectiveness in attack.
HE RECEIVED APPLAUSE IN THE FENERBAHÇE DERBY
The 21-year-old midfielder also drew admiration with the football he displayed in the Fenerbahçe derby. Batrakov, who quickly became one of the important names of the yellow-reds, managed to reduce the question marks about his transfer with his performance.