Galatasaray signed El Chadaille Bitshiabu on loan from Leipzig
The yellow-red club announced the loan transfer of young defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu, who plays for German team Leipzig.
Galatasaray officially announced that they have added El Chadaille Bitshiabu, the left-footed centre-back of Bundesliga side Leipzig, to their squad on loan.
Official Talks Started
Galatasaray club announced that official negotiations have started regarding the temporary transfer of professional footballer El-Chadaille Bitshiabu both with the player and his club RasenBallsport Leipzig GmbH.
U23 Quota Spent on Defense
Following Al-Hilal's refusal to permit the transfer of Yusuf Akçiçek, the yellow-red management decided to use the remaining U23 foreign player quota to strengthen the defensive line.
The eagerly awaited midfield move in the team did not take place this period on the grounds that there was no space left in the foreign quota.
Transfer Cost Clarified
While the young centre-back was loaned for 2 million Euros, it was stated that if the conditional mandatory purchase option in the contract comes into play, the transfer fee will be 25 million Euros.
A Rich Career Background
At only 21 years of age, El Chadaille Bitshiabu took the field before turning 16, earning the title of the youngest player to wear a jersey in an official match in Paris Saint-Germain history.
The French footballer drew attention as one of the key contributors to the UEFA European Under-17 Championship victory with the France U17 National Team in 2022.
Leipzig Era and Characteristics
The player, whose height being 1.90 when he was just 12 years old while in the Paris Saint-Germain academy created a wide resonance in the French press, had transferred to Leipzig at age 18.
Unlike many tall defenders, he has managed to stand out on the pitch with his ball-carrying abilities and constructive contributions to the team's play.