Galatasaray aims to strengthen its defense with a young and promising player. 19-year-old German stopper Karim Coulibaly, has become the focus of attention for the team. Technical director Okan Buruk, wants to strengthen the defense with a young and promising player. In this direction, Galatasaray's official offer to Werder Bremen's 2007-born stopper Karim Coulibaly has been reported.
Galatasaray News Entry Date: August 6, 2026 11:05
According to Yeni Asır's news, the latest name to join the focus of the Sarı-kırmızılıs is Werder Bremen's 19-year-old German stopper Karim Coulibaly. The transfer of the Sarı-kırmızılıs is expected to be completed with a rental and purchase option, with the talks progressing positively and the agreement expected to be concluded this week. Additionally, the young defender is also reported to be positive about joining Galatasaray and having a regular chance to play.
2007-born German stopper, 1.91 meters tall and left-footed. Last season, he played 26 matches for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, scoring 1 goal. With his physical strength, dominance in aerial battles, and ability to create plays from behind, Coulibaly is among the promising defenders in Europe.
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League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Süper Lig, 77 pts, 24W-5D-5L from 34 games, recent form LWLWW. Goals this season: 77 scored, 30 conceded (+47 goal difference). Lead at the top: 3 points clear of Fenerbahçe. Last result: Kasımpaşa 1-0 Galatasaray (2026-05-17). Recent form (last 5): 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW, most recent first); lost the last 2.
