Galatasaray suffered early elimination at Ziraat Türkiye Kupası. The team lost 2-0 to Gençlerbirliği at home on the night of April 22. The defeat generated immediate repercussions behind the scenes.
Okan Buruk commanded the team at RAMS Park. The rival, from a lower division, opened the scoring with Fıratcan Üzüm at the beginning of the second half. Lamine Traoré extended the score at the end. Galatasaray was unable to react and said goodbye to the competition in the quarterfinals.
Singo attracts interest from Italian club
The elimination accelerated discussions about the cast. Reportagens indicate that the board is evaluating Wilfried Singo’s departure. The 25-year-old Ivorian defender arrived at the club at the start of the season from Monaco for around 30 million euros.
Napoli monitors the player’s situation. The Italian club is looking for reinforcements for its defense and sees Singo as a viable option. Fontes close to Galatasaray claim that an attractive offer can lead to negotiation. The athlete’s contract runs until 2030.
Singo has played in 26 matches so far. Ele contributed two goals and three assists. The performance, however, has not yet fully convinced the coaching staff in all games.
Detalhes from elimination at home
The confrontation started evenly. Galatasaray dominated possession of the ball, but found it difficult to create clear chances. Gençlerbirliği defended himself with organization and explored counterattacks.
Aos 51 minutes, Üzüm opened the scoring. The fans present at the stadium showed dissatisfaction. In the end, Traoré took advantage of a mistake in the ball and made it 2-0. The result eliminated the cup favorite.
- Fıratcan Üzüm scored the first goal of the surprise
- Lamine Traoré closed the scoring in the 83rd minute
- Galatasaray finished more, but without effectiveness
- Gençlerbirliği advanced to the semi-finals of the competition
Victor Osimhen returned from injury and entered the match. The Nigerian striker was unable to change the course of the game. Outros cast names also received specific criticism from the fans.
Planejamento for next season
Okan Buruk and the board are already working on assembling the team for 2026/27. Elimination in the cup reinforces the need for adjustments. The focus now turns entirely to Campeonato Turco, where Galatasaray fights for the title.
Singo is not the only name under consideration. Outros athletes also undergo performance evaluation. The idea is to keep the core strong and bring pieces that best adapt to the style of play.
The defender started his career at Torino, at Itália. Depois passed through Monaco before arriving at Turquia. Sua experience in European leagues draws the attention of clubs abroad.
Números from Singo season
The Ivorian arrived with a high investment status. Ele played as a starter in most rounds. Lesões and internal competition, however, limited its regularity at times.
- 26 games played
- 2 goals scored
- 3 assists provided
- Contrato valid until 2030
- Valor market estimated at 25 million euros
The board does not confirm official negotiations. Qualquer movement will depend on concrete proposal. The club seeks to balance finances and technical quality for the next challenges.
What lies ahead
Galatasaray turns the attention to Campeonato Turco. Restam decisive rounds in the title fight. The fans expect a quick reaction after the stumble in the cup.
Okan Buruk must hold internal meetings to define priorities. Planning includes possible arrivals and departures. Singo continues training normally with the group while the case takes shape.
The elimination for Gençlerbirliği served as a warning. The team now needs to show resilience on the field. Fans are closely following the management’s next steps.