Okan Buruk addresses Icardi's contract! Will a new deal be offered?
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has responded sharply to rumors surrounding Mauro Icardi's contract. Buruk stated that such speculation is intended to destabilize both Galatasaray and Icardi.
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Galatasaray's successful manager Okan Buruk made significant remarks in an interview with the club's television channel. Buruk stated that reports regarding the situation of Mauro Icardi, whose contract expires at the end of the season, are intended to cause confusion for both Galatasaray and the player. "I have never heard of anything as absurd as discussing a contract in October," said Buruk, emphasizing the need to be cautious against such provocations.
Buruk also spoke about the flight issues experienced by the Nigerian national team. Highlighting the difficulties faced by players competing in Africa, Buruk said, "We start to get worried when we send Osimhen away." He also evaluated the A National Team's victory against Bulgaria, congratulating Montella and his players.
GALATASARAY'S 120TH ANNIVERSARY AND LEAGUE PERFORMANCE
Sharing his thoughts on Galatasaray's 120th anniversary, Buruk stated that they want to achieve the best results in this special year. "Being a Galatasaray fan is something very different," said Buruk, noting that small details determine the results in the Champions League. Touching on their league performance, Buruk expressed that despite the difficulties of the transfer window, they have built a good squad and that he trusts his players' performance.
Providing information about Singo's injury, Buruk stated that the player's treatment has begun and that he will be sidelined for at least two more weeks. Answering questions about his managerial career, Buruk recalled his successes at Başakşehir and Akhisar, drawing attention to the importance of a winning spirit.
Finally, addressing Icardi's role at Galatasaray, Buruk emphasized the player's importance to the team and noted that he has taken on captaincy duties. Acknowledging that Icardi is not yet fully physically fit, Buruk stated that the player will find his form with the minutes he gets on the pitch. Addressing the Galatasaray fans, Buruk also said that they should not fall for provocations.