Muriqi closer to Galatasaray, Buruk contacts “the Pirate”

Galatasaray have taken concrete steps regarding the transfer of Kosovo national team striker Vedat Muriqi.

The outlet “Haberler” revealed on Wednesday that Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has personally taken charge of the Muriqi matter.

Buruk is said to have personally contacted Muriqi to persuade him to join Galatasaray, while the Mallorca striker is open to returning to Turkey.

In a telephone conversation, coach Buruk told Muriqi that he wants him in his squad at Galatasaray next season, and the Turkish team is expected to take steps soon to secure his services.

Buruk knows Muriqi well, as they worked together at Rizespor, and there is a strong chance that the 32-year-old striker will once again be under the Turkish coach’s command.

In fact, Galatasaray fans are eagerly anticipating Muriqi’s transfer; he is under contract with Mallorca until 2029.

Muriqi has shone this season in the Spanish league, scoring 22 goals in 36 appearances and ranking as La Liga’s second-highest scorer.