Continuing its fight for the championship in the Super League, Galatasaray is preparing to knock on the door of Izmir team Göztepe to strengthen its domestic route. The target of the yellow-reds is Arda Okan Kurtulan, who attracted all the attention with his performance this season.
Became the “Indispensable” of Göztepe
The 23-year-old football player, who was transferred from Adana Demirspor to Göztepe in 2025, became the darling of Gürsel Aksel Stadium with his contribution of 3 goals and 1 assist in 18 matches this season. Arda Okan, who became one of the indispensable players of coach Stanimir Stoilov, received full marks from the Galatasaray scout team with the dynamism he displayed both in midfield and on the right wing.
Fenerbahçe’s Past Attracts Attention
Another detail that makes the name Arda Okan Kurtulan interesting is the history of the actor. The young talent, who grew up in the Fenerbahçe infrastructure between 2019 and 2022 and became a professional with the yellow-dark blue jersey, is now at the top of Galatasaray’s transfer list. This situation may cause the transfer to become the most talked about “local move” of the season if it happens.
Izmir Team Says “End of Season”
According to the information in HT Spor; Even though Galatasaray’s interest is serious, Göztepe management is not willing to let go of their player. It is stated that the Izmir representative, who is aiming for the European cups, responded to the pulse polls for Arda Okan by saying “We are not keen on selling until the end of the season.” However, it is said that Galatasaray may knock on Göztepe’s door again with an attractive offer.
Source: HT Sports
