Galatasaray's New Star Rafael Leao Explained His Goals
Galatasaray's new signing Rafael Leao stated in an interview with the club channel that he wants to make 100 assists to Victor Osimhen this season.
Rafael Leao, whom Galatasaray added to their squad during the summer transfer window, made special statements on the club's YouTube channel. The star footballer said that he aims to make 100 assists to Victor Osimhen this season.
Galatasaray's Great Ambitions
Stating that he has always known Galatasaray and that it is a great club, Rafael Leao noted that legends like Drogba, Hagi, and Sneijder changed the club's culture in the past. He emphasized that this club is built to defeat big teams in other leagues and in the Champions League.
Victor Osimhen and the Assist Target
The star player expressed that he wants to make 100 assists to Victor Osimhen this season. He shared that before coming to Galatasaray, he spoke with Leroy Sané, Victor Osimhen, and Lucas Torreira, that he wanted to do the triple celebration right during his first meeting with the fans, and that Osimhen helped him with this.
Champions League Excitement
Stating that he watched last season's Liverpool match and that even though they didn't pass the round, the team did a very good job, Leao said that his playing style and the driving force provided by the fans affected him greatly, and that he is very excited to represent this club in the Champions League.
Fan Love and Self-Confidence
Stating that he follows what Galatasaray fans write for him, the footballer expressed that Renato Nhaga showed him some posts. He emphasized that receiving love from someone is very valuable for self-confidence and feeling like a part of the family.
Communication with the Head Coach
Saying that he is trying to learn a little Turkish, Leao stated that their head coach knows Italian and thanks to this, their communication is very good. He expressed that his coach has given him confidence since day one.
Istanbul and the Secret of Number 27
Stating that he came to Istanbul for work for the first time and had the opportunity to explore a few places, the player said the city is very beautiful. Regarding the reason for choosing the number 27, he stated that he would explain it later, that he wanted something connected to the number 7, and that he did not prefer number 10 because it is held by Leroy Sané.