Official Signing of Osimhen and Sane at Galatasaray; From Fans' Welcome to Big Promises

The Galatasaray club held a grand signing ceremony at RAMS Park stadium to present its two new signings, Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sane. This event was held simultaneously with the friendly match against Lazio and attracted a lot of attention.

Signing Ceremony with the Presence of Prominent Figures

Before the start of the friendly match against the Lazio team of Italy, Osimhen and Sane walked down the red carpet to a platform set up in the middle of the field. After that, Dursun Özbek, the president of Galatasaray, and the vice president of the club's sports company, Abdullah Kavukcu, joined them.

The fans welcomed Özbek with the chant "Great President", and the stadium atmosphere was filled with excitement.

Emotional Words from the Club President

In his speech, Dursun Özbek pointed to the recent achievements and said: “As the champion of the past three seasons, with five stars on our chest, we are happy and proud. I thank all the players, coaches, staff, and especially you amazing fans. Your support has always been our driving force for greater progress.”

European Goals Ahead

Özbek emphasized the club’s international goals, adding:

“We have the duty to take Galatasaray to the top of European football. The transfer of Sane and Osimhen is an important step in this direction. These players have drawn global attention.”

He thanked Sane, the German national team star, and Osimhen, the outstanding striker of last season, saying that both players chose Galatasaray with trust and heartfelt loyalty, rejecting other offers.

Fans’ Reception and Side Notes

The president's speech was frequently interrupted by the cheers of the fans. Meanwhile, the fans chanted "We want Ederson", demanding the signing of the Brazilian goalkeeper from Manchester City.

Emotional Words from the Players

After Özbek, the club’s two new players went on stage and signed their symbolic contracts. Osimhen said, “Hello Galatasaray, thank you” and then added in Italian “Solo il Gala” (Only Gala), exciting the fans.

Leroy Sane also greeted in Turkish: “Hello Galatasaray fans” and added: “Thank you for coming tonight. I am eager to take part in this match and hope for a successful season.”

Unveiling the New Season Jerseys

Before the match began, Galatasaray’s official jerseys for the 2025–2026 season were showcased in a fashion show. Students of Galatasaray High School also presented the team’s third alternate jersey during the ceremony.

Empty Seats in the Stands

Despite the presence of two new stars, the stadium was not fully filled. Tickets for this match — where season pass cards were not valid — ranged between 1,300 and 18,000 liras. Ultimately, only 35,000 spectators attended out of the stadium’s approximate 50,000 capacity.

Conclusion with the Chant "Long Live Galatasaray"

Dursun Özbek concluded his speech by referring to the start of the new season, promising efforts to win the sixth star and to follow the path of the club’s founder, Ali Sami Yen, saying: “Soon, we will celebrate great victories together again in this very stadium. Long live Galatasaray.”