19.10.2026 10:01
It has been claimed that Galatasaray will part ways with Leroy Sane, İlkay Gündoğan and Kaan Ayhan. It has been alleged that the yellow-red management, dissatisfied with the performance of the three players whose total annual cost reaches 19.5 million euros excluding taxes, will take action in January in line with Okan Buruk's report.
A striking claim has been made regarding squad planning at Galatasaray ahead of the mid-season transfer window. It was reported that the red-and-yellow management is considering parting ways with Leroy Sane, İlkay Gündoğan, and Kaan Ayhan, who have fallen short of expectations despite their high costs.
According to a report by Ali Naci Küçük, in line with head coach Okan Buruk's report, a departure plan is being prepared for the three players in January.
THEIR ATTITUDES CAUSED UNEASE
In the match Galatasaray played against Gençlerbirliği, it was stated that the performances of Leroy Sane and İlkay Gündoğan did not satisfy the coaching staff. It was claimed that assessments suggesting Sane in particular avoided taking responsibility on the pitch caused discomfort within the club. It was alleged that, in addition to the German player's performance, his attitude on the field was also influential in the coaching staff's decision.
THE CLUB MAY PART WAYS WITH TWO WORLD STARS
It was reported that the red-and-yellow management plans to part ways with İlkay Gündoğan, whose contract expires at the end of the season, in January. For Leroy Sane, whose contract runs until 2028, it was stated that offers received during the mid-season transfer window will be evaluated. It was conveyed that Galatasaray aims to obtain a transfer fee from the German star's departure.
KAAN AYHAN IS ALSO ON THE LIST
Another name stated to be included in the departure planning was international player Kaan Ayhan. It was noted that if an offer arrives for the experienced player, who has struggled to find playing time this season and whose contract runs until 2028, the management may approve his departure.
THEIR TOTAL COST IS 19.5 MILLION EUROS
According to the information in the report, Leroy Sane's annual salary is around 12 million euros, İlkay Gündoğan's is 5 million euros, and Kaan Ayhan's is 2.5 million euros. The three players' total annual cost, excluding taxes, reaches 19.5 million euros.
It was stated that Sane has failed to produce a goal or assist contribution in 10 official matches this season, İlkay Gündoğan has failed to provide a scoring contribution in three matches, and Kaan Ayhan has taken part in only one match. It is eagerly awaited what decision the Galatasaray management will make regarding the three players in January.