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El Chadaille Bitshiabu becomes Galatasaray’s 12th French player

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

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  • Galatasaray signed 21-year-old French defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu, making him the club’s 12th French player.
  • His arrival raised Galatasaray’s total number of foreign players throughout its history to 220, representing six continents and 55 countries.
  • Brazil leads the club’s historical foreign-player list with 25 signings, followed by Yugoslavia with 16 and Romania with 15.

El Chadaille Bitshiabu has joined a select group at Galatasaray. The 21-year-old became the Istanbul club’s 12th French footballer after signing during this summer’s transfer window.

Galatasaray had previously signed Didier Six, Sebastien Perez, Franck Ribery, Lionel Carole, Bafetimbi Gomis, Cedric Carrasso, Steven Nzonzi, Sacha Boey, Leo Dubois, Tanguy Ndombele and Lesley Ugochukwu. Bitshiabu’s arrival also made him the 220th foreign player in the club’s history.

Since the Turkish top flight began in 1959, Galatasaray has signed players from six continents and 55 countries. Brazilian players make up the largest group, with 25 signings over 67 years. Yugoslavia ranks second with 16 players, while Romania follows with 15.

Bitshiabu has represented France at several youth levels, making 21 appearances in total. He played nine matches for the under-17 team, six for the under-18s, five for the under-19s and one for the under-20s.

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