Created Date: December 20, 2025 13:23
While Galatasaray continues its work for the January transfer season, an unexpected name came to the agenda. It was claimed that the yellow-reds would make an offer to the young talent who plays for Kocaelispor.
While Galatasaray is preparing to reinforce its ambitious squad for the Champions League and Super League, it is also negotiating with a surprise name.
According to the news in the African press, the yellow-reds are preparing to make an offer for Kocaelispor’s young player Habib Keita.
The news on the subject in Africafoot was as follows:
Galatasaray included young midfielder Habib Keita, who was loaned to Kocaelispor from Clermont Foot 63, among its priority targets during the interim transfer period.
The 23-year-old football player attracted attention with his performance with the Kocaelispor jersey in the Super League this season. Keita played approximately 1000 minutes in 16 matches in the league and contributed 2 assists.
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It was learned that after his successful performance, Galatasaray management contacted the player and negotiations between the parties gained momentum.

Keita stands out as one of the important parts of the team in Kocaelispor, which is currently ranked 9th in the Super League.
While the green-blacks are satisfied with the performance of the young football player, the Galatasaray front aims to complete the transfer in the winter period.

According to the information obtained, Super League leader Galatasaray is preparing to make its first official offer for Habib Keita during the interim transfer period. It is stated that Clermont Foot is now open to the sale of the player, who has a contract until June 30, 2027.
The current market value of the Mali National midfielder is around 1.8 million euros, according to Transfermarkt data.