Galatasaray Unveils Champions League Squad with Osimhen
Galatasaray has officially submitted its squad for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, which includes Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and new signing Rafael Leão. UEFA confirmed that all 36 clubs participating in the league phase submitted their squads ahead of the competition beginning on September 8.
Galatasaray's squad features notable players such as Leroy Sané, İlkay Gündoğan, Lucas Torreira, and Davinson Sánchez. Osimhen is expected to play a crucial role in the club's attacking strategy, bringing proven goalscoring ability and physical attributes to the team.
Rafael Leão, who transferred from AC Milan for a fixed fee of €38 million, signed a four-year contract with a guaranteed net salary of €10 million per season. His experience from seven years at Milan, where he scored 80 goals in 291 appearances, is anticipated to bolster Galatasaray's attacking options.
The squad's attacking lineup, including Osimhen, Leão, and Sané, aims to deliver strong performances against Europe's elite clubs.
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