Continuing its active summer transfer campaign, Galatasaray intends to sign one of the three goalkeepers on its shortlist within the current week. The Yellow-Reds do not want to delay filling the most sensitive position on the pitch and are simultaneously negotiating with a number of alternative candidates so that they can quickly switch to Plan B if necessary.
Muslera Puts Pen to Paper
It has emerged that Fernando Muslera, who left Galatasaray after 14 eventful years and moved to Argentinian side Estudiantes, will earn USD 1 million in the coming season. The 38-year-old Uruguayan goalkeeper is preparing to sign a 1+1-year contract with his new club and plans to exercise the extension option if everything goes according to plan. Supporters expected Muslera to end his career in his homeland of Uruguay, yet he chose Argentina instead. While serving his new team, the veteran keeper will also remain a kind of goodwill ambassador for Galatasaray and will actively assist the Istanbul club in its South American transfer operations.
Three Priority Candidates for Gala
Having closed the 14-year Muslera era, the club again intends to entrust the gloves to a foreign shot-stopper and aims to settle the matter before the end of the week. Contacts are maintained with many contenders, but for now the management’s attention is concentrated on only three names.
Candidate No. 1 — Marc-André Ter Stegen
At the top of the list stands Marc-André Ter Stegen. Talks with the representative of the 33-year-old Barcelona captain are being held in Istanbul. The Catalan club, for its part, is close to announcing the signing of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, which theoretically opens the door for its main keeper’s transfer.
Petrovic’s Tough Decision
While Galatasaray awaits Ter Stegen’s decision, the Istanbul side keeps close contact with 25-year-old Petrovic. The Serbian keeper is still undecided about moving to Turkey and changing leagues at this stage of his career. The club continues to persuade him, highlighting both Galatasaray’s ambitions and the prospect of regular Champions League participation.
Many Suitors for Martinez
As for Emiliano Martinez, the 2022 World Cup-winning goalkeeper of Argentina, he will soon make a choice from dozens of offers received this summer. Galatasaray remains among the contenders, but the final decision will depend on the player himself as he compares the sporting project, the league’s status, and the financial terms.
Thus, the coming days could truly turn into a “goalkeeper week” for Galatasaray: the Istanbul club has to decide whose gloves will replace the legendary Muslera’s on the last line of defence. Meanwhile, the club continues parallel negotiations, striving to secure the optimal option and not miss the chance to strengthen the most important position on the pitch.
