Tanguy Ndombele, who was part of Galatasaray's Süper Lig-winning squad last season, has travelled to Russia in search of a new club. The 29-year-old French midfielder has begun a trial period with Rubin Kazan.
Ndombele wore the Galatasaray shirt in the 2023-2024 season and contributed to the team's championship success. However, he periodically faced criticism over his physical condition and weight. A free agent since July, the player now aims to continue his career in the Russian Premier League.
If he signs a contract, he will become the first French player to feature in the Russian league since the start of the war in Ukraine. Ndombele, who has made 363 career appearances, scoring 22 goals and providing 39 assists, left Galatasaray at the start of this season.
While his former player searches for a new home, Galatasaray remains focused on its campaign in the Süper Lig. The Yellow-Reds are second in the league with 19 points from 8 games, having recorded six wins, one draw, and one loss, sitting just one point behind leaders Amed. The team has scored 17 goals while conceding 11 for a +6 goal difference this season. Its form reads three wins, one draw, and one loss from its last five matches, solidifying its position. Having last beaten Lille 4-2 on October 21, Galatasaray's goals in that match came from Yunus Akgün, Aleksey Batrakov, Victor Osimhen, and an own goal credited to Berke Özer. The previous week, on October 17, it secured a 1-0 win over Gençlerbirliği. The team's next and most significant test is the derby against third-placed arch-rivals Fenerbahçe at Nef Stadium on October 26. Victor Osimhen, the team's top scorer this season with 6 goals in 6 appearances, will be looking to make the difference once more in this key fixture.
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