Abdullah Kavukcu speaks out on Osimhen transfer: Another team from Turkey also made an offer

Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek and Galatasaray AŞ Sportive Vice President Abdullah Kavukcu made statements at the press conference.

Taking the floor first, President Özbek used the following statements:

"My friends and I had a dream, it seemed impossible. Those who love yellow and red shared our dream. Today I stand before you happily as someone who has turned a dream into reality... First we finalized the transfers of Sane, then Osimhen."

"The number 10 of Germany and Bayern Munich was transferred at the end of the season. Victor Osimhen, the biggest transfer in Turkish history, transferred to Galatasaray. It is an indication that when Galatasaray wants, no one can stand in its way."

"I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this transfer. Today, I am calling out to all Galatasaray fans with whom we dreamed together. You gave us courage and strength. Now it's time to walk together for bigger dreams for Galatasaray."

"We will have a shirt launch and signing ceremony at the Lazio game tomorrow."

KAVUKCU'S WORDS ON OSIMHEN TRANSFER

Abdullah Kavukcu: "Our president and I had a dream in January. When we talked to Victor, even Victor couldn't believe it. Even in January, there was a very serious offer for Victor. At that date, he said 'I will not go, I will stay'. Let's talk to you at the end of the season'. At that time, there were those who didn't believe us, who called us PR people. My president and I could feel the point Galatasaray had reached. It's not just transfer. Galatasaray is a brand. Galatasaray is on a path to become a brand in the world. Victor's stance was very interesting. We didn't reflect everything to you. My president was informed about every second at 2 a.m. at night, at the crack of dawn. We managed in secrecy."

"The Italian press, even though you wrote... We learned something too. That's how it works in Italy. To make it more difficult for us... We've never compromised our stance. This shows the results. We showed the strength of Galatasaray. Our president had a stance, he said we will do our job clearly, we will not leave the money for later, we will finish the money during our term. We don't buy Victor's free agent by leaving debts for the future. This is a matter of pride. We have now put Victor's contract in Galatasaray's coffers as capital. Think of it like that. We can't explain it enough. The figures Victor gave up are very big figures. He gave up a figure that no one can give up. We are very happy to have such a player."

"OSIMHEN RECEIVED AN OFFER FROM ANOTHER TEAM IN TURKEY"

Abdullah Kavukcu: "We made the offer for Osimhen and the offer for Muslera at the farewell dinner. We didn't increase the offer I made that day even by 1 lira. We gave whatever the figure was, we didn't hide it. Other teams also disclose the figures of the players they rent realistically. Victor received an offer from Turkey, we know how Victor responded. Victor is a different character. Victor has received very big offers not only from Turkey but also from different teams around the world. Napoli can explain them. Thanks to Napoli, this operation is not only with George, George is very valuable for us, it is not a transfer process with only one person. Galatasaray has a very good network. We have the power to reach everyone. Galatasaray is such a big community. There is no relationship with Napoli as it seems."

GREAT SUPPORT FROM ABDURRAHIM ALBAYRAK

DHA Reporter Serhan Türk said at the press conference that Abdurrahim Albayrak bought 200 of the products produced for Osimhen. President Dursun Özbek responded, "Only 200?" and said, "Abdurrahim Albayrak is a very good Galatasaray fan, but I think the number you stated is not real. He will buy 2000 Osimhen boxes, not 200.