03.02.2025 23:10
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk provided information about transfer activities following the match in which they defeated Gaziantep FK 1-0. Buruk also spoke about the situation regarding Batshuayi's potential departure from the team.
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Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk evaluated the match in which Galatasaray defeated Gaziantep FK 1-0. Buruk made striking statements regarding the yellow-reds' transfer activities.
POINT DIFFERENCE WITH FENERBAHÇE
Okan Buruk's statements are as follows;
"It was a tough day, but we won. The point difference is 6, but we want to increase this gap.
TRANSFER STATEMENT
The transfer period is known. Once the departures, arrivals, and what we will get are clear, we will form our squad. Concentration changes. During the transfer period, players' mindset about whether they will leave or stay, whether a new player will come, has a psychological effect. I believe that after the transfer period, it will be more comfortable.
BATSHUAYI'S DEPARTURE
We are considering reinforcements. We made 2 reinforcements to the attacking line. I don't know if Batshuayi's transfer is completed; if it is completed, he will leave. A very fit local player, Ahmed, scored today; we acquired an important striker like Morata. Even if Morata is very tired, we used him; he tried to play both sides of the game. He also contributed to the defense. We are considering a few reinforcements for the midfield and defense. In the last week, opportunity transfers can arise. Osimhen was a huge opportunity in recent days, and we utilized it. We will look again. There are players we are in talks with and considering. Until the 3rd of the month, there was competition in Europe. The first choice of players is not clearly Turkey. They want to play in the five major leagues. Even if you offer a higher financial package, this place is not their priority. We are working with good intentions, our president, our management, and us. There are important players like Osimhen and Morata in the Galatasaray squad. There is an effort here, and it needs to be appreciated.
"WE NEED TO WORK WITHOUT MINDING THE CRITICISMS"
"It is also difficult for us. Transfer... On one hand, you are competing, and on the other hand, you need to work without minding those criticisms. Sometimes, no matter how much sacrifice you make or how much money you spend, it doesn't work out. Hopefully, we will complete the transfer beautifully.
"OUR FIXTURE IS TOUGH"
A tough fixture; there are both European matches and derbies, we will play against our closest rival, alongside the cup, and we will go to Bolu away. How will the weather and field conditions be? There are such things. Who and how we will use there. There are many matches. As we fulfill our desired things during the transfer period, we will feel more at ease and have a better chance to play with more players. No matter what, we are playing this fixture and these matches. We are capable of playing these matches. We have a good squad. The professionalism of our players and our team... We are trying to prepare them very well for the matches. We will go through this process in the best way possible.
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