Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring Signs French Player Janelle Salaün
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring's Women's Basketball Team has signed French player Janelle Salaün.
- Salaün has agreed to a two-year contract with the Istanbul-based club.
- Last season, she played for USK Prague in the FIBA Women's EuroLeague, averaging 13.4 points per game.
Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring has bolstered its Women's Basketball Team with the acquisition of French player Janelle Salaün. The Istanbul-based club announced the signing, marking a significant addition to their roster.
Salaün has committed to a two-year contract with the "Yellow-Reds." This move brings a talented international player to the Turkish league, expected to enhance the team's performance in upcoming competitions.
In her previous season, Salaün played for Czech club USK Prague. She was a key player in the FIBA Women's Basketball League (EuroLeague), where she averaged an impressive 13.4 points, 4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. Her contributions in the EuroLeague highlight her capabilities as a scorer and all-around player.
The transfer is anticipated to strengthen Galatasaray's position in both domestic and European competitions, leveraging Salaün's experience and skill set gained from playing at a high level in Europe.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.