Galatasaray has started to strengthen their defense for the Champions League target. The team's management has started to work on the squad plan for the next season.

Transfer talks have begun

Galatasaray is interested in 27-year-old Dutch stopper Rick van Drongelen, who has been playing for Samsunspor for the last 3 seasons. The first contacts have been made with Samsunspor President Yüksel Yıldırım and the talks are ongoing.

Galatasaray's target

Galatasaray has started to plan their squad for the next season. The team's management, led by coach Okan Buruk, aims to create a strong and wide rotation for the Champions League.

Rick van Drongelen's performance

The Dutch stopper played 47 games last season. He contributed 2 goals and 1 assist with his stable performance. The current market value of the 27-year-old footballer is 6 million Euros.

League situation

Galatasaray is currently in 1st place in the Süper Lig. | League Situation | Value | | --- | --- | | League Position | 1st | | Points | 77 | | Wins | 24 | | Draws | 5 | | Losses | 5 | | Goals Scored | 77 | | Goals Conceded | 30 | | Goal Difference | +47 | | Last Result | Kasımpaşa 1-0 Galatasaray (2026-05-17) |

Future plans

Galatasaray wants to strengthen their defense. The team is looking for an alternative stopper to Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Davinson Sanchez, and Wilfried Singo. It is claimed that the team has a surprise name from the Süper Lig on their agenda.