The Rise of Galatasaray: A Remarkable Transfer Window Sets the Stage for Success

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In the shadow of Saudi Arabia, Turkey has surely made a big leap forward this summer in terms of attractiveness. Even if the Turkish championship has already established itself as one of the most competitive on the Old Continent for several years, the transfer windows achieved by the Istanbul leaders for two seasons show a real enthusiasm around a booming Süper Lig. While Besiktas and Fenerbahçe have also been impressive in recent weeks, Galatasaray is the symbol of this change in dimension.

Champion last season, the club is in the process of achieving a stunning end to the transfer window. While he had already attracted Dries Mertens, Sergio Oliveira, Mauro Icardi or even Milot Rashica a year ago, the club on the banks of the Bosphorus took an additional step this summer. Indeed, in addition to having ensured the definitive arrival of the Argentine striker from PSG, the big names attracted this summer have all played at a very high level and still have good years ahead of them in their careers: Tetê, Kerem Demirbay , Hakim Ziyech, Tanguy Ndombele, Davinson Sanchez, Angelino, Wilfried Zaha, Kaan Ayhan. An XXL transfer window which necessarily opens new doors, which the Turkish club had not opened for several years.

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A recruitment that would have made more than one pale in 2018

With all these names, the Istanbul leaders have concocted a squad that would have scared any player in FIFA 18’s Ultimate Team mode. Nevertheless, if Okan Buruk manages to revive all these beautiful people like Mauro Icardi, author of 22 goals in 25 matches last season, Galatasaray still has a good season to play. While the battle with the neighbor of Fenerbahçe promises to be breathtaking in the league, the Istanbul team surely has a good shot to play in the European Cup. Present in a strong group, the Gala has an itchy role to play against the two favorites, Manchester United and Bayern Munich. Even if they come to be donated to the Europa League, Léo Dubois’ teammates would certainly have their chance in C3.

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Another thing is interesting with the Cimbom transfer window. Indeed, while they recruited mainly players at the end of their cycle in previous summers, the Istanbul leaders have, in recent weeks, got their hands on players in the prime of life and eager to get back into the game. like Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele. In addition, the latter no longer hesitate to commit to the long term with the residents of Rams Park. For example, Icardi signed until 2026, when Sanchez signed until 2028 with the Istanbul team. Only loan of this summer of madness: Hakim Ziyech. But given the enthusiasm around the Moroccan player and while the context seems suitable for him to revive, there is no doubt that he could quickly think of settling permanently in the Turkish capital. The sustainability of this ambitious project: this is the leitmotif of Galatasaray’s leaders. Last week, we interviewed Mathieu Markaroglu, specialist in the Turkish transfer window. For him, these two successful summers of the Gala are not epiphenomena: “If we continue on Galatasaray, Erden Timur has been able to seize market opportunities with Icardi, Ziyech recently via paying loans and salaries which are largely paid by the lending clubs. As long as these types of people are in charge at the big clubs, it could last for several more years.»

Pub. on 06/09/2023 11:03 Update on 06/09/2023 11:20

2023-09-06 09:03:47
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