Galatasaray have formally confirmed the signing of French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley on a season-long mortgage, lower than 72 hours after Softfootball solely reported that the transfer was nearing completion.
The Turkish champions revealed that the settlement features a £3 million mortgage price and a £22.5 million conditional buy possibility, which might turn out to be necessary relying on the midfielder’s appearances in the course of the 2026/27 marketing campaign.
As a part of the deal, Ugochukwu will earn a web fastened wage of €2.65 million for the season as he begins a brand new chapter within the Turkish Süper Lig.
Earlier this week, stories had it that the 22-year-old was set to finish a everlasting transfer to Galatasaray, with solely the ultimate phases of the switch remaining. The membership has now confirmed the mortgage association, with Ugochukwu already participating in his first coaching session as he integrates into Okan Buruk’s squad.
Standing at 1.90 metres, Ugochukwu arrives with beneficial expertise gained at Rennes, Chelsea, and Burnley. Recognized for his bodily presence, ball-winning capability, and composure in midfield, he’s anticipated to strengthen Galatasaray’s defensive choices because the membership prepares to compete on each home and European fronts.
The midfielder additionally stays eligible to characterize Nigeria internationally regardless of that includes for France at youth stage, including one other layer of intrigue to his profession improvement.
Galatasaray view Ugochukwu as an vital addition to their squad, and the conditional buy clause provides the membership the chance to safe his providers completely ought to he make the specified impression in the course of the upcoming season.
