Galatasaray close to another signing, Leipzig defender set to travel to Istanbul
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- Galatasaray are reportedly close to signing 21-year-old RB Leipzig defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu.
- Turkish reports say the clubs have reached an agreement and invited the player to Istanbul for a medical and contract signing.
- Bitshiabu joined Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 for a reported 15 million euros and is contracted through June 2029.
Galatasaray are close to adding RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old French defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu, according to reports cited by Cumhuriyet.
Sky Sport Germany reported that the Istanbul club had emerged as a contender for the centre-back as the transfer window neared its close. Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu reported that Galatasaray and Leipzig had agreed on the transfer.
Bitshiabu has been invited to Istanbul for a medical examination and to sign his contract. He joined Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 for a reported transfer fee of 15 million euros.
The defender’s contract with the German club runs until June 30, 2029. He has made 48 appearances for Leipzig, according to the report.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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