Batrakov confirms Galatasaray transfer after signing jersey
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Galatasaray is nearing an agreement to sign Lokomotiv Moscow's Aleksey Batrakov, who has reportedly signed a Galatasaray jersey.
- Batrakov was excluded from Rostov's squad for their match against Lokomotiv Moscow.
- The player expressed his desire to play in a European league and sees Galatasaray's participation in the Champions League as a dream opportunity.
Galatasaray is reportedly in the final stages of signing Lokomotiv Moscow's new number 10, Aleksey Batrakov. The Russian footballer was notably excluded from Rostov's squad for their match against Lokomotiv Moscow, a move that signals the imminent transfer. Batrakov was seen signing a Galatasaray jersey, further fueling speculation about the deal.
I know how worried you are, how sad you are. The whole team is also sad and everyone wants to get out of this situation as soon as possible. I ask you, in this difficult period, not to leave the team alone.
Batrakov addressed the fans after bidding farewell, acknowledging the difficult period for the club. "I know how worried you are, how sad you are. The whole team is also sad and everyone wants to get out of this situation as soon as possible," he stated. He urged supporters to continue backing the team during this challenging time, emphasizing the players' commitment in training.
"You are all following the news and know what's happening... I will most likely transfer to Galatasaray," Batrakov confirmed. He reiterated his long-held ambition to test himself in a European league. "I have always said that I wanted to try myself in a European league. Galatasaray plays in the Champions League, and this is my dream," he added.
You are all following the news and know what's happening... I will most likely transfer to Galatasaray.
The image of Batrakov signing the Galatasaray jersey before the Rostov-Lokomotiv Moscow match clearly indicates the progress made in the transfer negotiations. The move aligns with his stated aspirations for playing at a higher level in European football.
I have always said that I wanted to try myself in a European league. Galatasaray plays in the Champions League, and this is my dream.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.