14.07.2026 15:02
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk stated that uncertainty regarding Mauro Icardi's future continues, noting that there has been no development for approximately two months. Buruk indicated that negotiations are being handled by President Dursun Özbek, and while Icardi's situation has slowed transfer efforts, they are in contact with many players to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season.
Galatasaray Technical Director Okan Buruk made evaluations regarding Mauro Icardi's future and the transfer planning of the yellow-red team in his statements to Demirören News Agency (DHA).
"NO DEVELOPMENTS FOR 2 MONTHS"
Responding to the question about whether Icardi will stay with the team, Buruk stated that the process has not yet been clarified, saying, "Whether Icardi will stay... As you know, it has been a long time. About 2 months have passed. Our president is conducting the negotiations. There has been no development."
"ONE OF THE REASONS WE ARE MOVING SLOWLY IN TRANSFERS"
The experienced coach, who said that the Argentine striker's situation also affects the transfer planning, stated, "With the foreign player rule changing to 10+4, a new planning became necessary. The situation of whether Icardi will stay has been going on for a long time. There has been no development for about 2 months. This is one of the reasons we are moving slowly in transfers. However, of course, there are many players we are in contact with."
"WE WILL CREATE SQUAD DEPTH"
Emphasizing that they will build a strong squad before the new season, Okan Buruk said, "We need to create a squad depth that will carry the season in the best possible way. We will do this clearly."