Galatasaray's €78 Million Transfer Investment Failed to Meet Expectations
While Galatasaray's high-cost transfers spark debate, the team's on-field troubles and planning mistakes despite the spending draw attention.
It was stated that Galatasaray's €78 million transfer investment fell short of expectations, with only new signing Aleksey Batrakov showing promise while the team experienced critical points losses.
Troubles Experienced in Transfer Planning
It was emphasized that despite Galatasaray's €78 million transfer spending, no starting-XI-level central defender or central midfielder transfers were made. It was noted that defender Bitshiabu arrived with excess weight and loaned player Ugochukwu fell below the team's level.
Lack of Expectations in the Forward Line
It was stated that in the absence of Osimhen, no clear striker transfer was made for the substitute bench. It was reported that Deniz Gül, who joined the squad with a €10 million transfer fee, failed to provide score contributions in the matches he played.
Losses in Matches Where They Fell Behind
It was recorded that the yellow-red team could win only one of the three matches in which they fell behind this season. It was stated that the team, which was defeated by Trabzonspor, also left the pitch with a draw in the Çorum FK match.
Point Losses in the Second Half
It was indicated that three out of the four matches where points were lost throughout the season resulted from performances in the second half. It was stated that eight points were lost due to declines experienced in the Çorum FK, Sporting, and Barcelona matches, aside from Trabzonspor.
Aleksey Batrakov's Performance
It was reported that among the new transfers, Aleksey Batrakov, for whom a €25 million transfer fee was paid, brought smiles with his performance. It was stated that the Russian footballer guided his team with the energy and passing connections he displayed.