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Galatasaray Secures One-Year Ugochukwu Loan, €3.5 M, €26 M Option

7/12/2026

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Galatasaray Loans Ugochukwu

Galatasaray has secured a one-year loan for Nigerian midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley.
The deal costs €3.5 million, with Galatasaray paying his full salary and a €26 million purchase clause that activates after 25 appearances.
Burnley continues to pay Ugochukwu €35,000 net per week, with his earnings expected to rise slightly after moving to Istanbul.
At Rams Park he will join teammates Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sané, Lucas Torreira and Ilkay Gündogan.

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Galatasaray Secures Ugochukwu

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk said the signing will add a “towering, combative profile” to the midfield.
The deal includes a €2 million loan fee and a €25-26 million buy-option that becomes mandatory after appearance milestones are met.
Ugochukwu’s representative travelled to Istanbul to finalize contracts, indicating the clubs are fast-tracking paperwork before the new season.
Both sides expect the transfer to be completed within days, pending a medical examination in Turkey.

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Galatasaray Loans Ugochukwu

Galatasaray has secured a one-year loan for Nigerian midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley.
The deal costs €3.5 million, with Galatasaray paying his full salary and a €26 million purchase clause that activates after 25 appearances.
Burnley continues to pay Ugochukwu €35,000 net per week, with his earnings expected to rise slightly after moving to Istanbul.
At Rams Park he will join teammates Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sané, Lucas Torreira and Ilkay Gündogan.

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