Galatasaray have formally announced the signing of Turkish international forward Deniz Gül from Portuguese club FC Porto, releasing the full financial breakdown to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
The 22-year-old striker landed in Istanbul via private jet, where he was greeted by supporters and club officials before passing his medical and completing contract formalities.
Official Transfer Terms & KAP Disclosure
According to the official club statement and KAP filing:
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Transfer Fee: Galatasaray will pay FC Porto a fixed transfer fee of €10,000,000.
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Sell-On Clause: Porto will retain a 10% share of profit from any future transfer.
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Contract Length: A 5-year contract binding the striker to the Lions through the 2030–31 season.
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Salary: Gül will earn a guaranteed net annual salary of €1.5 million per season.
“My Childhood Dream Has Come True”
Speaking to Galatasaray’s official media channels after placing pen to paper, an emotional Gül expressed his joy at fulfilling a lifelong dream:
“My childhood dream came true today,” Gül stated. “We achieved it and I am so happy. I want to thank the fans who gave me a incredible welcome at the airport. I can’t wait to see them inside the stadium.”
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek highlighted the emotional connection, revealing that Gül’s family shared a photo of the striker at RAMS Park as a child back in 2013:
“Deniz is a very special player,” Özbek added. “We have a photo of him at our stadium taken in 2013. It is wonderful to see him return to join the club he always dreamed of playing for.”
