16.08.2026 20:00
Following the expiration of Mauro Icardi's contract, Galatasaray, who continue their search for a striker, experienced an Alexander Sörloth surprise. According to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu's news, while the red-yellows were meeting with the manager of the Norwegian striker who plays for Atletico Madrid, it was claimed that Sörloth looks favorably upon Galatasaray and demands a salary between 10-12 million euros.
Following the expiration of Mauro Icardi's contract at Galatasaray, efforts continue for reinforcements to the attacking line. In line with head coach Okan Buruk's report, it was stated that the yellow-red management has accelerated its work for a striker transfer and has 5 footballers on its list.
SORLOTH SURPRISE
According to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu's report, Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek wants a good and experienced center-forward to be transferred. It was claimed that the yellow-reds have held a meeting with the manager of Alexander Sorloth, who plays for Atletico Madrid. It was also stated that the Norwegian striker looks favorably upon Galatasaray.
ASKED FOR 10-12 MILLION EURO SALARY
The fee demanded by Sorloth during the transfer negotiations was also revealed. It was learned that the 30-year-old striker asked Galatasaray for a salary between 10-12 million euros.
HIS SITUATION AT ATLETICO MADRID IS AWAITED
It was stated that Galatasaray has not yet taken a concrete step regarding the Sorloth transfer and is waiting for the Norwegian footballer's future at Atletico Madrid to become clear. It was noted that the yellow-reds want to add an experienced and physically strong center-forward to their attacking line after Icardi, and that Sorloth is one of the suitable candidates for this profile.
SCORED 20 GOALS LAST SEASON
Alexander Sorloth made 54 official appearances for Atletico Madrid last season. The Norwegian footballer started in 26 of these matches and remained on the field for a total of 2,816 minutes. The 30-year-old striker contributed 20 goals and 1 assist in these matches.