Galatasaray Bolsters Squad with High-Profile Transfer Talks and Secures Major Sponsorship

Istanbul, June 12, 2025 – Galatasaray is making headlines across European football as the club aggressively pursues new signings and strengthens its financial footing with a lucrative sponsorship deal.

Negotiations with Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sané have advanced positively, with sources close to the club indicating the German winger is enthusiastic about joining the Istanbul giants. Sané, currently a standout at Bayern, was reportedly captivated by the fervent atmosphere surrounding Galatasaray and is keen on a move as the club prepares for Europa League competition next season.

In parallel, Galatasaray has finalized a significant shirt sponsorship agreement with Pasifik Holding. The one-year deal, valued at approximately 125 million Turkish Lira (€3.4 million) for the 2024–2025 season, will see Pasifik’s logo featured on the back of the team’s jerseys. This partnership comes after the club terminated a previous agreement with Meritking due to controversy, and is expected to provide a substantial financial boost as Galatasaray targets further squad reinforcements.

Meanwhile, the club has concluded talks with Tottenham defender Davinson Sánchez, who has agreed to a contract extension following his vacation. Sánchez expressed satisfaction with his role at the club, ending speculation about a potential move.

Addressing recent transfer rumors, Galatasaray officials have dismissed links to Manchester City’s Ilkay Gündogan, emphasizing a recruitment strategy focused on players in their 20s to ensure competitiveness at the highest European level. The club has reportedly identified six young talents as priority targets for the summer transfer window.

In pursuit of attacking reinforcements, groundwork is underway for the acquisition of a Nigerian striker, with sources suggesting there is a 62% likelihood of the player accepting Galatasaray’s offer.

Financially, Galatasaray’s ambitions are underpinned by a recent capital increase, expected to generate between €70 million and €75 million from investors. This injection is set to further solidify the club’s position as it seeks to build a squad capable of domestic and European success in the coming season.