Transfer response for Barış Alper Yılmaz: Statement from Okan Buruk

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk evaluated the transfer rumors surrounding 25-year-old national footballer Barış Alper Yılmaz during his appearance on a program on TV 100.

Emphasizing that there are serious offers for Barış Alper, Okan Buruk said the following:

''It is not easy to find a player like Barış Alper Yılmaz. There are always offers for him; there were some during the mid-season break last year as well. I do not want to lose any of my players. A good offer came for Sacha Boey and we sold him. The club's interests are also important. I may also need to find solutions. The president and the board will make the right decision for Barış. A decision will be made according to the incoming offer; it is not a situation under my control.''

TRANSFER PREPARATIONS CONTINUE

Stating that they are prepared for a possible departure, Buruk said, "We always have a transfer list. If this business is left to the end, it becomes a bit of a gamble, but we are prepared," he stated.

OFFERS FROM SAUDI ARABIA

Speaking about the offers from Saudi Arabia for Barış Alper, Buruk added, "Absolutely! If such an offer were to come, many people's heads would be turned. Galatasaray Club will also give him his due. Whatever is necessary is being done, whether for domestic or foreign players. The president makes the decision regarding transfers and salaries. If he stays, what is necessary will be done for him as well. It is difficult to find a player like Barış Alper. The fact that he is a Turkish player is also particularly valuable. We also respect the player's choices," he said.