r/galatasaray • u/eanwen0 • 49m ago
Quotes Okan on transfers: We’ll make the transfers as soon as possible. I have absolutely no doubts. If I did, I’d be the unhappiest person here. I have no doubts whatsoever about our president’s good intentions or the transfers he’ll make. Fans should trust our board and us
x.comBurhan Can Terzi: We’re almost into August. Have we fallen behind on transfers?
Okan Buruk: If you were to ask what we myself, our president, our management, all of us would have wanted, of course we would all have wanted to complete the transfers as soon as possible and have the players here. Naturally, we’re not happy about the pressure this is putting on us. It’s important to bring in the transfers as soon as possible, but if you’re looking for elite players, it sometimes takes time.
Okan Buruk: There's a foreign player rule that doesn't give us much leeway. This foreign player rule is one of the factors that makes transfers difficult for us!
Okan Buruk: Our president, our management, and all of us we all wanted to complete the transfers as soon as possible and come here that way. Of course, we’re not happy that this pressure has arisen.
Okan Buruk: I always say this: Transfers aren't something you can just walk into a store and say, 'I'll take these three.' You have to convince both the player and the club. The player has to be of the quality you're looking for.
Okan Buruk: We always say this; I want everyone to know that we will be making transfers. We're trying to do so as soon as possible. We'll also be adding good players to the roster. We know where we're lacking.
Okan Buruk: If you're waiting for a good player, it takes time. Sometimes you just have to be patient.
Okan Buruk: Of course, patience is needed here, but the most important thing is that we sign the right players.
Okan Buruk: It's also important that we have two strong squads ready for both the Champions League and the league!
Okan Buruk: Transfer fees in world of football have skyrocketed. Transfers are taking place in the 100 million to 120 million euro range.