Galatasaray coach confirms interest in Dybala, but negotiations secret | OneFootball

Galatasaray coach Omar Buruk confirms interest in Roma star Paulo Dybala but admits the Turkish side must carry out ‘secret’ negotiations.

Galatasaray coach Buruk confirms interest in Roma star Dybala.

“He’s a precious player, and every coach wants him, including me,” Buruk said at a press conference on Thursday, as quoted by Gazzetta.

Galatasaray coach confirms interest in Dybala, but negotiations secret

VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 03: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma during the Serie A match between Verona and AS Roma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 03, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

When asked whether Galatasaray will try to sign Dybala in January, Buruk replied: “We must do it secretly.”

At the same time, the Galatasaray boss said he’s been following another forward, Georges Mikautadze, “for three years.”

The Turkish giants need a striker in the winter transfer window to replace the injured Mauro Icardi.

Dybala’s Roma contract runs out in June 2025, but he has a clause to extend his stay by one more year if he completes six more appearances this term, playing at least 45 minutes in each one.

Roma are expected to listen to offers for some of their big players in the January transfer window, including Gianluca Mancini, Bryan Cristante and Lorenzo Pellegrini.

Dybala has four goals and two assists in 19 appearances across all competitions this season.

Roma coach Claudio Ranieri recently said Dybala is “happy” at the Stadio Olimpico.