Russian Ambassador to Ankara Sergey Vershinin and his accompanying delegation met with Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park.
The visit was also attended by the Russian Consul General in Istanbul, Alexander Kalachev, embassy officials, and Galatasaray's Russian footballer Aleksey Batrakov. During the meeting, gifts were exchanged.
President Dursun Özbek stated that they were pleased with the visit, saying, "I would like to thank the Ambassador for this courtesy visit. We are extremely pleased with the interest he has shown in our club and in Aleksey."
Özbek noted that the transfer of Batrakov has increased interest in Galatasaray in Russia, adding, "The transfer of Aleksey has gained us more than 20 million fans in Russia. May this transfer, which also supports the relationship between our countries, be beneficial to Galatasaray. He is a very important footballer. I hope he will serve Galatasaray for many years to come."
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Sergey Vershinin expressed his pleasure in visiting Galatasaray. Emphasizing that football is a popular sport in both countries, Vershinin stated, "We need victories. I believe these victories will be inevitable."
Aleksey Batrakov also expressed his happiness regarding the invitation, saying, "I will do my best to contribute to Galatasaray and to make our country proud by representing it in the best possible way."
News Source: 12punto
