08.01.2026 11:07
Galatasaray has abandoned the transfer of Pape Gueye, which it had on its agenda for the midfield transfer. Villarreal's demand for a transfer fee of 35 million euros and the player's request for an annual salary of 7.5 million euros led to the yellow-red management stepping back from this transfer, as the total cost would reach 70 million euros. It was stated that Galatasaray Management aims to avoid exceeding the 'team cost limit' criteria set by UEFA.
Galatasaray took a step back in the transfer of Pape Gueye, which was on their agenda for the midfield. It has been learned that the yellow-reds abandoned this transfer due to Villarreal's transfer fee expectations and the player's high salary demand.
COST PLAN DISRUPTED
The high cost of Pape Gueye, who was among Galatasaray's targets for the midfield transfer, caused the process to come to a halt. It was reported that Villarreal demanded 35 million euros for the Senegalese player.
SALARY DEMAND ALSO SHOCKED
It has been learned that the 26-year-old player requested an annual salary of 7.5 million euros and a 4.5-year contract from Galatasaray. With these conditions, the total package reaching 70 million euros led the yellow-red management to take a step back.
UEFA DETAIL: COST LIMIT NOT TO BE EXCEEDED
It was stated that Galatasaray Management applied the brakes on this transfer in order not to exceed the "team cost limit" set by UEFA.