Galatasaray’s Last-Minute Transfer Bombshell! Played in 6 Different Positions in the 2023-24 Season

The yellow-red team managed to sign the Hungarian player on the final day of the transfer window in Turkey. Roland Sallai, a player with high confidence and courage, is known for being constantly active and trying new things on the pitch. As he scores and assists, his confidence grows even more. The Hungarian player, who can use both feet, can play in any attacking position. Last season, he appeared in 37 matches for Freiburg, playing in six different positions.

On the last day of the summer transfer window, Galatasaray signed Roland Sallai from Freiburg. The Hungarian footballer arrived in Istanbul last night and signed a 4-year contract. In the announcement made to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), Galatasaray stated that Sallai’s club would be paid 6 million euros in four installments, and the player would receive 2.5 million euros per season in guaranteed wages. The 27-year-old player stands out with his courage, constantly seeking opportunities and trying things on the field. His confidence grows as he scores goals and provides assists.

SCORED OVER 100 GOALS IN A SINGLE SEASON WITH THE U13 TEAM
Coming from a footballing family, Sallai’s father Tibor won the Hungarian league with Vac in the mid-90s. His uncle Sandor was a highly successful and popular player in the 1980s, participating in the 1982 and 1986 World Cups. His other uncle Laszlo also played for many years in the lower leagues. Sallai started his football career at Debrecen and made his professional debut at Puskas Akademia, where his father worked as a coach for a while. While playing for the Puskas Akademia U13 team, he scored over 100 goals in a single season. He was the youngest player called up to Hungary’s Euro 2016 squad. This breakthrough earned him a move to Serie A club Palermo, where he learned a lot about the tactical side of the game.

WORKING WITH PROFESSIONALS FOR A STRONG MENTAL FRAMEWORK
After Palermo’s relegation, he moved to Cypriot club APOEL, where he won the league title and played in the Champions League. He then transferred to German club Freiburg, where he continued to develop and became one of the key figures for the Hungarian national team, playing 54 matches. Alongside Szoboszlai, Sallai is one of the two key players driving Hungary’s attacking play. To stay mentally strong, he works with professionals and sports psychologists.

PLAYED IN 6 DIFFERENT POSITIONS IN THE 2023-24 SEASON
Sallai is capable of playing in all offensive positions. He can use both feet and is comfortable on both the right and left wings, as well as playing as a forward. The Hungarian player has played in 279 matches, scoring 41 goals and providing 36 assists. Last season, he played in 37 official matches for Freiburg, appearing in six different positions. He played 18 times as a right-winger, 8 times as an attacking midfielder, 5 times as a striker, 3 times on the right side of midfield, twice as a left-winger, and once on the left side of midfield.

WHO IS ROLAND SALLAI?

• Date of birth: May 22, 1997
• Place of birth: Budapest, Hungary
• Height: 1.83 meters
• Position: Right winger, left winger, forward
• Market value: 15 million euros
• Clubs: Puskas Akademia, Palermo, APOEL, Freiburg
• Hungary national team career: 54 matches, 13 goals, 9 assists

HALIL DERVISOGLOU LOANED TO GAZIANTEP, ALI TURAP TO ÜMRANIYE
Galatasaray announced that striker Halil Dervişoğlu has been loaned to Gaziantep FK. The 24-year-old has played 65 official matches for the yellow-red team, scoring 12 goals and providing 4 assists. Galatasaray also loaned young right-back Ali Turap Bülbül to Ümraniyespor, a 1st Division club. The 19-year-old player, a product of Galatasaray’s youth academy, has made 5 appearances for the senior team.