An era ends at Galatasaray! Muslera says goodbye in tears
Galatasaray's legendary goalkeeper Fernando Muslera has ended his 14-year career with the yellow-reds in an emotional press conference. The Uruguayan goalkeeper, who achieved countless successes including 8 Süper Lig titles, 5 Turkish Cups, and 4 Super Cups, thanked the Galatasaray family and announced the conclusion of his playing career.
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Fernando Muslera, Galatasaray's indispensable goalkeeper for 14 years, has announced that he will wear the yellow-red jersey for the last time. The 38-year-old Uruguayan shot-stopper experienced emotional moments during the press conference he held.
Transferring to Galatasaray in 2011, Muslera achieved countless successes with the team. The experienced goalkeeper, who also played a key role in the 25th championship and the 5th star won this season, has cemented his place in the history of Turkish football.
EMOTIONAL STATEMENTS FROM MUSLERA
Fernando Muslera made the following statements at the press conference:
"There has been a lot of talk during this process. I will play my last match tomorrow. I would like to thank everyone for the successes we have achieved after 14 years that I am proud of. Coming to Galatasaray was the best decision of my life."
Muslera particularly emphasized the names who brought him to Galatasaray:
"I would like to thank Fatih Terim, Taffarel, and everyone who brought me here very much."
THANKS TO HIS TEAMMATES
The Uruguayan goalkeeper expressed his gratitude to everyone he worked with during his 14-year career:
"I want to continue by thanking every one of my teammates. I spent beautiful years with great coaches. I thank our president. For me, he is more than a president; he is an older brother."
SPECIAL THANKS TO OKAN BURUK
Muslera spoke highly of the current head coach, Okan Buruk:
"I thank Okan Buruk very much. He has shown that he is the best coach in Turkey. At the same time, he is someone who spends time outside of football and introduced his family and friends to me."
14 YEARS FULL OF SUCCESS
Championships and cups
The main successes Fernando Muslera achieved with the Galatasaray jersey:
8 Süper Lig championships
5 Turkish Cups
4 Super Cups
Quarter-finals in the UEFA Europa League
25th championship and 5th star in the 2025 season
Historical records
The 38-year-old goalkeeper holds the following records in Galatasaray history:
The foreign player who has played for the longest time
Holds the record for the goalkeeper with the most appearances
One of the most experienced shot-stoppers in Turkish football
PLANS TO RETURN TO URUGUAY
The experienced goalkeeper explained his future plans as follows:
"I will be close to my father and my sister. Turkey is my second country, but I want to be with my family."
A GALATASARAY FAN FOR LIFE
Muslera emphasized that his bond with Galatasaray will continue:
"My Galatasaray period as a player may be ending, but a part of me will be at Galatasaray until the end of my life."
The Uruguayan shot-stopper noted the following in his final words:
"I want to thank everyone working at Kemerburgaz and Florya. If there are people I have forgotten, I apologize to them very much."
A LEGEND FOR GALATASARAY FANS
Fernando Muslera will be remembered not only in the goal but also as an exemplary professional off the pitch during his 14-year Galatasaray career. The Uruguayan goalkeeper, who has captured the hearts of the yellow-red fans, has solidified his place in the history of Turkish football.
