The Galatasaray shopping tour continues, Lkay Gündogan moves to Istanbul after passing his medical check. National goalkeeper Cakir also comes for a lot of money.
The German ex-international Gündogan comes from Manchester City And has signed a two -year contract at Galatasaray, the transfer window in Turkey only concludes on September 12th. “I am very happy. This is a proud day for me and my family. We are very excited. We are very happy to be here”said Gündogan when he arrived in Istanbul.
Gündogan was to be awarded the Mevlüde Genec Medal of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia on Tuesday (02.09.2025) in Düsseldorf. However, the State Chancellery canceled the appointment at short notice and wrote: “Due to a possible timely change of association and the associated medical check, Ilkay Gündogan is not possible at very short notice to travel to Düsseldorf personally.”
Reunion with Sané
Gündogan had returned from FC Barcelona to Man City in 2024, but he was no longer able to build on his seven successful years in the team of Pep Guardiola. So the 34-year-old was considered a candidate for sales this summer.
In Istanbul he also meets his former national team colleague Leroy Sané. The striker had changed from FC Bayern Munich to the Bosphorus in the summer.
Transfer offensive – Cakir is also coming
With considerable investments, Galatasaray wants to try to get involved in the Champions League. On Monday, the club reported the commitment of national goalkeeper Ugurcun Cakir. The 29-year-old comes from league competitor Trabzonspor and, including taxes and possible bonuses, costs up to 36 million euros, with which he takes up a place in the top ten of the most expensive goalkeeper transfers in the world.
Ugurcan Cakir in action at Trabzonspor
Previously, Galatasaray had already committed Victor Osimhen from the Italian champion SSC Naples after a one -year loan for 75 million euros – and thus set up a club transfer record.
Galatasaray is the first opponent of Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on September 18. On January 28, 2026, the Turkish leader will also be a guest at MAN City at the end of the league.