10.06.2026 16:21
An unexpected response came from Dries Mertens, to whom Galatasaray offered an assistant coach position. It was reported that Mertens did not accept the offer initially and asked for time from Galatasaray.
A new period possibility for Dries Mertens at Galatasaray has come to the agenda. The yellow-reds held a meeting with the Belgian star, who has ended his playing career, and offered him an assistant coach position.
HE DID NOT ACCEPT, ASKED FOR TIME
Dries Mertens, who was in Istanbul during the championship celebrations and then left the country, did not initially give a positive response to Galatasaray's offer. It was reported that the 38-year-old veteran did not accept the initial offer and asked the yellow-red management for time to make his decision.
HE DID WELL AT GALATASARAY
Dries Mertens, who transferred to Galatasaray in the summer of 2022, entered the club's history as one of its unforgettable foreign players during his 3 seasons wearing the yellow-red jersey. The Belgian star played 136 official matches in his Galatasaray career, providing significant contributions to the attack with 25 goals and 44 assists. Drawing attention not only for his goal contributions but also for his game intelligence, pressing power, leadership, and impact in the locker room, Mertens experienced 5 cup joys with the yellow-red jersey.
THE TROPHIES HE WON
Mertens won 3 Süper Lig championships, 1 Turkish Cup, and 1 Super Cup at Galatasaray. Particularly in the 2023-2024 season, he played a key role in the championship race by becoming the assist king of the Süper Lig.