30.10.2026 14:30
Lesley Ugochukwu, whom Galatasaray added to its squad at the start of the season with great expectations, decided to leave after failing to find playing time. It was reported that the 22-year-old French footballer, who was able to play only 94 minutes in 6 matches this season for the yellow-red team, informed the management that he wants to leave the team during the mid-season break.
In Galatasaray, who are in the leadership seat in the Süper Lig, the future of Lesley Ugochukwu, who was transferred at the beginning of the season, has begun to be discussed.
Head coach Okan Buruk's preference for the midfield trio of Gabriel Sara, Lucas Torreira and Mario Lemina has reduced the French footballer's chance of playing. With Batrakov and Leroy Sane also preferred in the attacking line, Ugochukwu has fallen behind in the competition for a place in the team.
HE PLAYED ONLY 94 MINUTES IN 6 MATCHES
The 22-year-old midfielder, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Burnley, was able to play a total of 94 minutes in 6 matches this season. It was stated that Ugochukwu, who could not get the playing time he expected, informed the yellow-red management that he wants to leave the team during the winter break.
THE 26.5 MILLION EURO OPTION IS AT RISK
Galatasaray had added the French footballer to its squad for a loan fee of 3.5 million euros. The agreement also includes a purchase option of 26.5 million euros. For this option to come into effect, Ugochukwu needs to play in 25 matches. It is stated that the possibility of this condition being met has decreased because the young footballer has so far played in only 6 matches.
TRANSFER PLANS AT GALATASARAY MAY CHANGE
It is stated that if Ugochukwu leaves the team during the winter break, the Galatasaray management may make a new plan for a midfield transfer. The yellow-reds are expected to clarify their decision regarding the future of the French player during the mid-season transfer window.