Transfer statement from Okan Buruk

Buruk made a statement at the press conference held after the match at the RHG EnerTürk Energy Stadium.

Buruk stated that Kayserispor played well in certain parts of the game and came very close to scoring, highlighting the importance of their away win.

Buruk explained that they also created opportunities for the opponent, saying, "There were times when our opponent was close to scoring, looking for a goal, and taking huge risks. We could have created many more chances and goals during these attacking transitions. Our opponent could have scored, but it was an important win for us and for the start of the league. I want to thank my players."

When a journalist asked about Barış Alper Yılmaz's situation, Buruk stated that the football player had no bad intentions and made the following statement:

Barış is a young player. He can make mistakes, he can make mistakes, but we need to support him here. This offer isn't new to Barış; it's one he's been making since. There was some confusion, but in the first two weeks, when we were without our center forward, Osimhen was absent for the first week, and Osimhen and Icardi came off the bench for the second week. Barış played a significant role in the team's victory by playing in those periods and scoring goals. He has always supported the team in this regard. If Barış were truly malicious, if he had any other thoughts, he wouldn't have played in these matches. Especially in the last week, there was confusion, and he shouldn't have expressed it to the other players, and he shouldn't have let it show. That's why we kept him isolated from the team at times, not bringing it here. It was crucial that our player didn't reflect that confusion on the team. We wanted to keep him out of the game here as well.

Recalling that Yılmaz had been involved in the championships in the last three years, Buruk continued:

Despite receiving a significant offer from the Primeirense League last year, he stayed with us and played a significant role in our championship victory. Therefore, Barış can make mistakes, but we need to show that Barış is a truly young player and that we must guide him in the right direction. Here at Galatasaray Club, we will support every player and take steps for them. They will also take steps for Galatasaray, and as I said, he is an important player, a valuable player for us. Barış is not a player we can easily write off. He is a key player for the national team. I always say he makes mistakes, he makes mistakes, but young players can make such mistakes. Galatasaray fans are always supportive and supportive of their players. It's important that we get through this in the strongest way possible. We are not considering selling any players during the final days of the transfer window. We are especially not considering selling players who are important to us. Furthermore, we want to bring in important signings for the team. All of the players we've played are gradually getting back into form, and we will make significant reinforcements that will elevate the game and bring it to the Champions League level. Therefore, it will be important for Barış to continue with us here. Our President said, "Our board of directors is the one who can make the final decision regarding each player. Their decisions are very important. We know that they will make the best decision for the team and the community in this process."

Buruk stated that Sane is improving as he plays.

Emphasizing the importance of Sane playing the match, Buruk concluded his words as follows:

"I think he's improved greatly from the first two games. Beyond assists, his mobility, ball carrying, and pace in attacking transitions are crucial. Attacking transitions will become increasingly important both in the Turkish League and in Europe. He's a player who plays well defensively. His performance is improving every day. Günay is playing very well. We always say how much we trust him, and he's clearly paying off. Sallai has been a very good player for us, both at right-back, with his contributions to both attack and defense. We want to use these players, but we also want to strengthen those positions. Hopefully, this week is the final days of the transfer window. There's more activity in the final week. We want to add the players we want to our squad through these moves."