30.08.2026 00:40
Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk made statements after the Göztepe match and touched on transfers. The successful coach, who gave the green light for reinforcements, said, 'I will not mention positions or names, but according to our foreign player rights, we have U23 foreign player rights, and we can sign Turkish players. We will evaluate the final days of the transfer window.'
Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk made statements after the 3-2 Süper Lig win against Göztepe.
''WE PLAYED THAT PART VERY WELL''
Evaluating the match, Okan Buruk said, "Of course, playing against Göztepe is not easy. They are a team that plays very direct, without much passing organization. Direct balls, long balls, throw-ins, corners... We already conceded a goal from a throw-in and a corner. The part where we played the best was from the 45th minute until it became 3-2. We played that part very well. We solved the opponent by having more possession, with vertical passes, and with mobility. We created a lot of chances."
"IT HAD NEVER BEEN THIS MUCH"
Continuing his words, the successful coach said, "The number of shots Osimhen took on goal had never been this many before. He is getting into more positions. We scored 9 goals in 3 weeks. In the 1st and 3rd matches, we both met the ball a lot in the opponent's penalty area and got into many positions. That's the good side. The goals we conceded are the bad side. After 3-2, we lengthened the team's shape and brought on players who would win the defensive battles. This somewhat reduced our productivity. We could have done the transitions better. Osimhen had a disallowed goal. If we had made the final passes, we could have extended the score. On the other hand, there is an opponent threatening you. You want to protect the 3-2."
''WE WILL EVALUATE THE FINAL DAYS OF THE TRANSFER WINDOW''
Commenting on transfers, Okan Buruk said, "A winning Galatasaray, a Galatasaray that plays well, and a Galatasaray whose transfers are coming in. The negative atmosphere has dissipated. I won't mention positions or names, but according to our foreign player rights, there is a U23 foreign player allowance, and we can also sign Turkish players. We will evaluate the final days of the transfer window."
"WE WANT GREAT SUCCESSES"
Stating that they want to remain at the top of the league until the end of the season, the experienced tactician said, "The important thing is to be united. When we stick together and motivate each other, we lifted Galatasaray up. We exist for them. We exist to make them smile. We've done this for 4 years, and we will do it this year as well. Today we are the league leaders. We want to maintain this until the end of the league. We want greater successes."
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MESSAGE
Buruk stated that he did not want PSG in the Champions League but they were drawn together, "The Champions League draw was made. Hard or easy... I don't think it's right to evaluate from paper. You have to play every match. You can't win any match you don't play. You have to play every match with the same mindset and motivation. It will be a good tournament. We got a taste of the league phase last year. We went all the way to the Round of 16. Our goal is first to be among the 24, then the 16, then the 8. We have very important players. We are a developing team. I said I didn't want PSG to come, and they came. We will also play against those teams. Last year we played against Liverpool and Manchester City. The two wins against Liverpool are very memorable. Winning against those teams can be matches that go down in Galatasaray history. Whoever it is, we will try to do our best."