13.01.2026 21:14
Yusuf Demir, who is expected to leave Galatasaray after being excluded from the squad, started in the starting eleven in the match against Fethiyespor in the Ziraat Turkey Cup.
It was being discussed that Yusuf Demir, who has been the focus of criticism at Galatasaray and is considered expendable, would be left out of the squad before parting ways. A surprising development regarding the young player has occurred.
AGREEMENT WITH YUSUF DEMIR NOT REACHED
Although Galatasaray has been in negotiations to terminate the contract with Yusuf Demir for a while, no agreement has been reached yet. It was claimed that a middle ground could not be found due to the player's agent demanding the full amount of his receivables. While all fans were expecting the player to be left out of the squad, Okan Buruk made a surprising move and included the player in the squad for the Fethiyespor match.
STARTED IN THE CUP MATCH IN THE STARTING 11
In the Ziraat Turkey Cup match against Fethiyespor, Yusuf Demir, who was included in the squad of Galatasaray, also started the match in the starting 11. Following this development, yellow-red fans began to comment again, "Will Yusuf Demir stay in the team?"