Galatasaray's Barış Alper Yılmaz on Can Uzun: 'I'd want him to come if it were up to me...'

Galatasaray's national team player Barış Alper Yılmaz shared his thoughts on his career, the upcoming season, and potential new signings in an exclusive interview with TRT Spor. Yılmaz expressed contentment and pride in his accomplishments, emphasizing the significant role coach Okan Buruk has played in his development.

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All the successes I've achieved are thanks to Okan Buruk. He has a great impact on me, and I want to thank him. He can connect with every player. We are very happy with our coach.

"All the successes I've achieved are thanks to Okan Buruk," Yılmaz stated. "He has a great impact on me, and I want to thank him. He can connect with every player. We are very happy with our coach." Yılmaz also highlighted his personal goals, including balancing his football career with university studies, a path he aims to demonstrate is possible.

Looking ahead to the new season, Yılmaz anticipates a challenging league. "This year will be a tough league," he said. "We are preparing accordingly. We are training well, trying to prepare in the best way possible, without any setbacks or injuries. It will be a long marathon." He also commented on new transfer Ugochukwu, describing him as hardworking and expecting him to be a valuable addition to the team.

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This year will be a tough league. We are preparing accordingly. We are training well, trying to prepare in the best way possible, without any setbacks or injuries. It will be a long marathon.

Regarding potential new players, Yılmaz addressed the speculation surrounding Can Uzun. "We haven't spoken in detail with Can Uzun, but he is a very good player," Yılmaz commented. "If it were up to me, I would want him to come. However, our management will make the right decision." He also spoke highly of teammate Mauro Icardi, calling him a Galatasaray legend who has contributed greatly both on and off the field.

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Ugochukwu is a very hardworking person. He will be very beneficial to us. We try to help new transfers during their adaptation process and make them love this family environment. Hopefully, he will be beneficial to us.

On his own future, Yılmaz confirmed his contract with Galatasaray is ongoing. While he finds transfer rumors flattering, his current focus remains on the team's training camp and performance. "If an offer comes, we will evaluate it together with my club," he concluded.

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We haven't spoken in detail with Can Uzun, but he is a very good player. If it were up to me, I would want him to come. However, our management will make the right decision.