Galatasaray's Departure of Lesley Ugochukwu and Ouali Plan from Fiorentina
As part of its squad restructuring during the winter transfer window, Galatasaray plans to part ways with Lesley Ugochukwu and replace him by adding Ouali, who plays for Fiorentina, to the squad.
Galatasaray, currently the leader in the Trendyol Süper Lig, continues to shape its squad as part of its winter transfer window efforts. In this direction, while Lesley Ugochukwu, on loan from Burnley, is expected to part ways with the team, the yellow-red team's new target for the midfield has become clear.
Winter Transfer Planning and Departure Decision
While the Galatasaray management is accelerating its work for the winter transfer window, it plans to part ways with certain names currently in the squad. During this process, the departure of young midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, who was loaned from Burnley for a one-year period, has come to the agenda.
Ugochukwu's Performance and Contract Terms
Joined the squad as an alternative to Torreira and Lemina, 22-year-old Lesley Ugochukwu has only had the chance to play in 6 matches so far this season.
There was a condition in the player's contract requiring him to complete 20 matches for the 26.6 million Euro purchase option to be triggered. However, since the player can play a maximum of 19 matches even if he features in all remaining games, there is no possibility left for him to stay in the team, and it has been decided to part ways during the mid-season.
Head Coach Okan Buruk's Goals
Sitting in the leadership seat with 16 points in the Trendyol Süper Lig, the yellow-red team is preparing to be the guest of Gençlerbirliği in the 7th week of the league.
Head coach Okan Buruk aims to boost his team's morale following the 4-1 defeat against Barcelona by securing a victory from the critical Gençlerbirliği away match.
New Target Ouali from Fiorentina
Preparing to part ways with Ugochukwu, Galatasaray aims to open up space in the +4 quota and add former Trabzonspor player Ouali to its squad.
The yellow-red management is preparing to knock on the door of Italian representative Fiorentina for the young Ivorian footballer.
Ouali's Career and Current Status
Transferring to Fiorentina at the beginning of the season with a 26 million Euro transfer fee, the 20-year-old midfielder has played for 290 minutes in 6 matches he appeared in with the Italian team.
Known to have a market value of 28 million Euro, the young footballer had previously delivered a performance of 2 goals and 4 assists in 31 official matches he played wearing the claret-blue jersey.