# Galatasaray president confirms acquisition of Russian midfielder Batrakov

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- TASS, 2026-08-18 18:25 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://tass.com/sports/2174837

> Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek confirmed that the Turkish club has acquired Russian midfielder Alexey Batrakov. Reports say the offer exceeded €30 million, with the transfer expected to be officially announced on August 19 or 20.