17.05.2026 22:01
"Galatasaray's national star Abdülkerim Bardakcı made statements after the championship. Speaking about his mistake in the Giresunspor match during his first year after the transfer, the national player said, 'The roar rising from the stands the moment Sainz took the ball, believe me, it still echoes in my ears. Even though I consider myself psychologically strong, I really experienced a major collapse during that period.'"
National footballer Abdülkerim Bardakcı, one of the backbones of the team in Galatasaray's 4th consecutive championship, made striking statements about the title.
''I'M GLAD I CAME TO GALATASARAY''
The successful defender, who chose Galatasaray over Fenerbahçe, stated that he has no regrets about this decision. Bardakcı said, "I always say it; I'm glad my path crossed with Galatasaray. It was my destiny to wear this jersey. We managed to etch our names in history with 4 consecutive championships."
''I CAN'T FORGET THE HUM IN THE GİRESUNSPOR MATCH''
Referring to an unfortunate moment at the beginning of his Galatasaray career, the national footballer mentioned the home loss against Giresunspor. Recalling his mistake before Borja Sainz's goal, the successful player explained that he cannot forget those moments, saying, "That hum rising from the stands when Sainz stole the ball, believe me, still rings in my ears. Although I consider myself psychologically strong, I experienced a huge collapse back then. However, our fans' belief in me and their support helped me overcome this process. If I am at this level today, their contribution is immense."