26.05.2026 16:00
Uğurcan Çakır, who won the championship in his first season with Galatasaray, confessed about the Fenerbahçe match, saying, "The turning point actually started with the Gençlerbirliği match. Gençlerbirliği. Then, if I remember correctly, we defeated Fenerbahçe at home. After that match, I said we would definitely become champions. The home match against Fenerbahçe was the turning point."
Uğurcan Çakır, the national goalkeeper who played a huge role in Galatasaray's 26th championship by rising like a giant in goal, made striking statements. The experienced goalkeeper spoke to Milliyet about his first season in the yellow-red jersey, the transfer process, and the matches he cannot forget.
"THE MANAGEMENT REALLY WANTED TO SEE ME"
Stating that playing for a deeply rooted club like Galatasaray is a great source of pride for him, the 30-year-old goalie said, "Galatasaray is a huge club. It was an honor that they wanted me in their squad. My transfer happened towards the end of the window, with a serious transfer fee. Our President Dursun Özbek and our managers put in a lot of effort to see me here. I thank them, I am very happy to be here."
"I CAN'T FORGET THOSE MATCHES"
Referring to the matches that left a mark on his career in the yellow-red team, Çakır said, "The away match against Juventus in Europe and the moments when we reached the round of 16 were unforgettable for me. I can also mention the first Liverpool match we won 1-0 at home. In the league, the away victory against Beşiktaş and the 3-0 Fenerbahçe derby hold a very special place in my memory. I can't forget them. They were great matches."
"I SAID WE WILL DEFINITELY BE CHAMPIONS"
Answering the question of exactly when his belief in the championship solidified sincerely, the successful goalkeeper said, "Actually, the turning point match started with Gençlerbirliği. Then, if I remember correctly, we beat Fenerbahçe at home. After that match, I said we will definitely be champions. The home match against Fenerbahçe was the turning point."