Galatasaray Strengthens Defense: El Chadaille Bitshiabu in Istanbul
The yellow-red club announced that official talks have begun for the temporary transfer of the young defender playing for German side RB Leipzig.
With the transfer window nearing its close, Galatasaray took official steps to add French footballer El Chadaille Bitshiabu to their squad to strengthen their defense, and the player arrived in Istanbul in the morning hours.
KAP Notification and Talks
The Galatasaray club announced to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that official negotiations have commenced with both the player and his club, RasenBallsport Leipzig GmbH, regarding the temporary transfer of French football player El Chadaille Bitshiabu.
Transportation Mishap
The young defender was unable to reach the planned Berlin airport due to an accident on the Leipzig-Berlin highway. Following this, the player departed via a private flight from Hannover airport and arrived in Istanbul in the morning.
Player's Initial Statements
Expressing great happiness at having arrived in Istanbul, the 21-year-old footballer stated that he already knew the Galatasaray fans and that the ambiance here is one of the best atmospheres in Europe.
Career and Attributes
Having grown up in the Paris Saint-Germain youth academy, the 1.96-meter-tall left-footed defender transferred to Leipzig in the summer of 2023 for a 15 million Euro transfer fee and made a total of 14 official appearances last season.