The famous and historic Turkish club Galatasaray has recently become one of the most interesting topics not only on the local field but also on the international football scene. The reason is the question related to the club's name: "Will Lionel Messi come to Istanbul?"
Reports about this became a real sensation in Turkish media. Shortly after, club president Dursun Uzbek himself commented on the matter. According to him, Galatasaray has now reached a point where they are at the center of discussions surrounding such large transfers.
"Are you talking about Messi? This is a very big thing. Galatasaray has reached the level of negotiating major transfers today. We have won the national championship in the last three seasons and preserved the core of our team. Now we are carrying out all our work, relying on our financial capabilities. That's why everyone started asking about Messi," Dursun said in an interview with Uzbek journalists.
These words of the president once again demonstrated the high level of ambition of the Istanbul club. He emphasized that Galatasaray is striving for great results not only in the domestic championship but also internationally.
Regarding reports related to Messi, some international sources have suggested that the Argentinian legend might come to Europe on a short-term loan between seasons in the MLS to maintain his high form until the 2026 World Cup.
In a similar scenario, Galatasaray was mentioned as a potential destination for the Inter Miami forward. This gave Turkish fans great hope. If this deal is successful, Lionel Messi will be playing in the Turkish league for the first time.
The new MLS season kicks off in March of next year. So far, there's a possibility of a short "European tour" in Messi's career.
In any case, from the words of the Galatasaray president, it is clear that the club does not stop dreaming and aims for the highest peaks. This itself is a source of great hope and inspiration for fans.
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