Okan Buruk's complaint: All of Turkey knows it is wrong

News summary

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk stated following the Göztepe match that the change in the foreign player rule has made transfers more difficult.

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Speaking after the Göztepe match, Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk addressed the change in the foreign player rule, explaining that transfer restrictions have created difficulties for the club.

Buruk stated, "There was an official announcement saying there would be no changes to the foreign player rule. So we acted accordingly. Then suddenly last week, the rule changed. That's why the rule could change again until the transfer window closes. Unfortunately, all of Turkey is saying that this rule is wrong."

Evaluating the Champions League draw, Buruk said, "Everyone might have expectations after the Champions League draw, but if you recall, last season we beat Juventus—who had beaten Liverpool at home—and lost to Union Saint-Gilloise. On paper, you might have written the exact opposite. That's why I think what matters most here is being able to take the pitch with the best squad, timing, gameplay, and focus."

Emphasizing that Victor Osimhen's performance has improved significantly compared to previous years, the head coach noted, "I think we are utilizing Osimhen much better than in previous years. We are delivering the ball to him much better. I believe this is a key asset for us."

Evaluating Aleksey Batrakov's performance, Buruk added, "I am very pleased with Aleksey's performance. He is a player who can break into the penalty box frequently, get on the ball there, and is very capable of scoring. Once he develops himself for this position, I think he will become an important player for Galatasaray."

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Key information

• Clubs involved: Galatasaray, Göztepe
• News type: Transfer
• Certainty: The source presents this development as an official statement.

Source

This news article was compiled using information from the Sözcü source (published: August 30, 2026 09:28).

Original news: Sözcü