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Galatasaray Signs Russian Midfielder Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow for 25 Million Euros
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Galatasaray Signs Russian Midfielder Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow for 25 Million Euros

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish club Galatasaray has signed Russian attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow.
  • The transfer fee is reported to be 25 million euros, with Lokomotiv Moscow retaining 15% of any future profit.
  • Batrakov, 21, has signed a five-year contract and is considered one of Russia's promising young talents.

Turkish champions Galatasaray have secured the signing of Russian attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow, the club announced Thursday.

The Istanbul-based club will pay 25 million euros ($29.19 million) for the 21-year-old talent. Additionally, Lokomotiv Moscow will receive 15% of any profit generated from Batrakov's future transfers, ensuring a continued stake in the player's career progression.

Batrakov has committed to a five-year contract with Galatasaray and will earn a net annual salary of 3.25 million euros. He is a product of Lokomotiv's youth academy and is widely regarded as one of Russia's most promising young players.

His international career began with his senior Russia call-up in 2024, and he marked his debut against Brunei in November of that year with a goal. This season, Batrakov has contributed one goal and one assist in five appearances. He had a standout performance last term, scoring 17 goals and providing 12 assists in 36 matches for Lokomotiv Moscow.

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