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Transfer Blow for Galatasaray as Crystal Palace Boss Confirms Ismaila Sarr Deal Off - Turkish Football

Turkish Football · Emre Sarigul · 2026-08-23T09:09:18+00:00 · nguồn gốc

Galatasaray have suffered a major setback in their summer transfer plans after Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage confirmed that Senegalese winger Ismaïla Sarr will remain at the Premier League club. The Sarı-Kırmızılılar have been actively pursuing wide attacking reinforcements and had identified the 28-year-old international as a primary target late in the window. Pierre Sage Shuts Down Exit Rumors Speaking to British media regarding Sarr’s prospective departure to Istanbul, Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage firmly ruled out a sale, emphasizing the player’s importance to the Eagles: “We are keeping Ismaïla Sarr. He is a truly crucial player for both the club and our coaching staff. He will be available to feature for us this week.” Key Player at Selhurst Park - Valuation & Stats: Valued at approximately €45 million, Sarr has accumulated 33 goals and 10 assists across 92 appearances for the South London side. - Silverware Success: The Senegalese winger played a central role in Palace’s recent domestic and European success, helping the club secure both the UEFA Conference League title and the Community Shield. - Galatasaray Strategy: Having recently added 21-year-old midfielder Aleksey Batrakov to their ranks, the Turkish champions will now be forced to pivot to alternative wide options before the transfer deadline passes.