25.02.2026 19:40
Tibor Sallai, the father of Roland Sallai who wears the Galatasaray jersey, made striking statements regarding his son's transfer process. Tibor stated that his son received an offer from Liverpool.
Galatasaray's Hungarian star Roland Sallai's father, Tibor Sallai, confessed to Blikk about the transfer process to Liverpool from his country.
"ROLAND IS NOT A PARTY AND SHOW-OFF PERSON"
Emphasizing his son's character, Tibor Sallai stated:
"I have always been proud of my son because, to say it without prejudice, he is a very good boy. He has never been interested in parties, show-off, or being cool. He has always been a grounded, sensible child. He lives with his girlfriend, whom he has been with for many years. Their bond in this superficial and hectic world is almost a fairy tale. Betti provides him with a safe back and a perfect partner."
"GALATASARAY FANS ARE CRAZY ABOUT ROLAND"
Father Sallai, who stated that he came to Istanbul for the Champions League match against Juventus, was amazed by the atmosphere at RAMS Park:
"Galatasaray played a Champions League match against Juventus a few days ago, and I went to Istanbul with Betti's father. We had three unforgettable days. The environment surrounding football there is incredible! The fans are really crazy about their teams, their players, and among them, they are crazy about Roland."
"NO MATTER WHAT POSITION HE PLAYS..."
Pointing out Roland Sallai's dedication, Tibor Sallai said that he fulfills the coach's demands perfectly:
"As a father, it is very proud to experience this. But my son is also doing his best to be loved. No matter what position he plays, he performs well. At this level, there is no choice anymore. As a professional footballer, he has to do what the coach says. Even if he has attacking qualities, he must also do his best as a right-back. I saw this closely in the Juventus match."
"STARS ARE ALMOST LIKE GODS IN TURKEY"
Touching on the football culture in Turkey, Sallai highlighted the attention that star players receive:
"In Turkey, the biggest stars are almost seen as gods. They go everywhere with their drivers for security and live in magnificent houses. Those who come to Istanbul as rivals encounter an atmosphere and spirit that cannot be found anywhere else."
"ONLY THE GREATEST FROM GALATASARAY..."
Father Sallai, who stated that his son is happy at Galatasaray, also opened the door to the possibility of a big leap:
"Sallai feels good in Istanbul, loves Galatasaray, and does not want to leave. But a significant leap in his career, a really big club, may be waiting for him. He can only transfer from Galatasaray to one of the best teams in the world."
LIVERPOOL THEME
Tibor Sallai also revealed that contact has been made with the English giant Liverpool FC, expressing the transfer possibility in clear terms:
"Liverpool could be such a target, and I admit, I wouldn't be surprised if this transfer happened in the winter. I know that contact has been made through a management company. I don't want to speak definitively, but if a favorable offer comes for Galatasaray in the summer, he will really have a good chance to change countries and levels. It wouldn't be an ordinary moment for Liverpool to take the field at Anfield with three Hungarian players."