Transfer rumors regarding the future of İlkay Gündoğan at Galatasaray have surfaced. It has been stated that the 35-year-old midfielder, whose performance has been questioned and who is reportedly falling behind in head coach Okan Buruk's squad planning, could leave the team during the mid-season transfer window.
According to a report by Türkiye Gazetesi, Saudi Arabian teams are closely monitoring İlkay Gündoğan, whose contract with Galatasaray expires at the end of the season. The report noted that the experienced footballer is considering moving to a club where he can find more regular playing time in the final chapter of his career.
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek also made an assessment regarding İlkay Gündoğan's situation in the team during a sponsorship ceremony. Reminding that the current management played a role in the player's transfer, Özbek emphasized that the decision rests with the technical staff.
İlkay Gündoğan is an important athlete of ours. The management I was personally a part of handled İlkay's transfer. I find him to be a very successful athlete, but I cannot comment on determining his place in the team; that is Okan Buruk's job. We must respect his decision.
On the other hand, a notable claim was also made regarding Gündoğan's family. According to a report by Ali Naci Küçük, İlkay Gündoğan's wife, Sara Gündoğan, and their son, Kais, faced verbal reactions from some individuals at a shopping mall in Istanbul. The report stated that Kais cried following the incident and that Sara Gündoğan contacted Galatasaray officials.
News Source: 12punto
