29 May 2024

What happened in Turkish football today? 28/05/2024



Galatasaray has won title with historical 102 points.

Galatasaray has won its 24th league title in history of Super League during 2024-25 season with record breaking 102 points with only losing 2 games as it has provided full strong concentration at the field.

It needs to be mentioned that Galatasaray during most amount of time during this season has been concentrated into field and aiming to get some good performances and as always side which has been most calm and not scandalous with statements did get glory at the end of the season especially taking account that it was tough decision to achieve that as there was lots of tension on and outside of the field. There were times when Galatasaray didnt show its best performance and even times when Fenerbahce has been better side on the field but it did winning run when it needed most with getting confident results at the last weeks and aiming for title.

Galatasaray without doubt wanted to win 2nd season back-to-back and has done anything to achieve that and it managed with 3 points advantage over Fenerbahce.

Okan Buruk took leading role at all aspects in the team.

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has continued with his confidence and focussed performance during this season as was last case which has been without doubt one of the main reasons for title. 

Knowing directly what kind of game both club and fans are awaiting from club and him as he was also playing at club in 1990s has provided right actions both prior to game and during this game for most amount of time. Focussing at creating team which would be highly concentrated and give everything to win every single game whole season, he did take away from squad and games players who didnt tactically and mentally be able to fulfill that aim. Always fighting for win, he was able to provide such focus and concentration to players which led for such record breaking season and it is visible that he would be aiming to carry in such matter in  upcoming season.

It is expected that Okan Buruk would extend his contract for another year with 50 million TL value is being discussed at media.

Muslera and Icardi take lion share of this title for sure

Whole squad at the team did show outstanding performance which led for Galatasaray to win title but without doubt 2 players has taken lion share as their located at both ends of the field. 

One of the main reasons to win title when looking at formation case are goalkeeper and an attacker, and in both sides Galatasaray does have best players at the squad. Fernando Muslera who has spend 17-years at the club did once again had a crucial saves during whole season, single handedly providing wins to the side while Mauro Icardi on the side has become once again best goalscorer of the season with 25 goals and did find goals when it most mattered and this taking account that he wasnt at best condition due of injuries for at least 1/3 of the season. Without doubt, such performance of both players also pushed forward performance of other players in the team.

With both players very likely staying in the league next week, Galatasaray would continue to be tough team to beat in next season.

In other news:

- Trabzonspor player Thomas Meunier has been selected to Belgian National Team preliminary squad for Euro2024.
- Fenerbahce player Dusan Tadic has been selected to Serbian National Team for Euro2024.
- Galatasaray player Hakim Ziyech has been selected to Moroccan National Team for international friendlies.
- Fenerbahce CEO candidate Aziz Yildirim: Club's debt is currently 17 million euro, its not much better than we left in 2018. This club has lack of leadership. I would have one-on-one negotiations with Jose Mourinho on 1st June in London.
- Galatasaray player Dries Mertens: I did say in start of  season that I would end career, but we start talking about future with club 2 months ago. Why would I leave if things going so well? I will not say that this has been my last year.I am enjoying game and show great game.
- Fenerbahce has offered 4-year contract to Fatih Karagumruk player Levent Mercan with transfer fee close to 3 million euro.
- Galatasaray has offered 50 million TL extension deal to its coach Okan Buruk.
- Fenerbahce players Edin Dzeko, Dusan Tadic, Mert Muldur and Jayden Oosterwolde would consider to leave team during summer transfer window if Ismail Kartal stays coach.
- Galatasaray are interested to transfer Blackburn Rovers player Sammie Szmodics.
- Galatasaray are close to make transfer deal with Moriense player Goncalo Franco.
- Sivasspor player SambaCamara had an operation on his injury.
- Besiktas has started transfer negotiations with PAOK head coach Razvan Lucescu.
- Fenerbahce CEO Ali Koc has called to have TV debate with CEO candidate Aziz Yildirim.
- Parma are interested to sign Adana Demirspor player Edouard Michut.
- Alex De Souza has arrived to Antalya for one-on-one negotiations for Antalyaspor head coach position.

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