Galatasaray completes Lesley Ugochukwu loan and pursues £70m Phil Foden target

Galatasaray announced the loan signing of 22‑year‑old French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from England's Burnley. The deal includes a €3 million loan fee, a performance‑linked purchase option worth €22.5 million and a guaranteed net salary of €2.65 million for the 2026/27 season. The player expressed pride in joining the Turkish giants, saying "Signing for Galatasaray has been a childhood dream," while club president Dursun Özbek welcomed him, noting the signing bolsters the squad for domestic and Champions League ambitions.

The club’s transfer activity does not stop there. President Özbek has authorized agent George Gardi to begin negotiations with Manchester City for English star Phil Foden. Media reports estimate Foden’s market value at around €70 million and describe the potential move as a major financial challenge for Galatasaray, which is reportedly prepared to meet the conditions despite competition from other European clubs.