Unsurprisingly, the famous Congolese striker Cédric Bakambu has officially joined Turkish club Galatasaray. After several days of rumors in the press, Bakambu signed a 2-season contract with the Istanbul club. The news marks Bakambu’s return to Turkey, almost 10 years after leaving Bursaspor to join Villareal.
After a whirlwind stint in the United Arab Emirates where he didn’t even have the opportunity to play a match despite his commitment to Al Nasr, Bakambu is relishing his unexpected return to the European continent. On his social networks, he expresses his satisfaction and his excitement at the idea of taking up this new challenge. “Very happy to announce my signing at Galatasaray, a new challenge for me. Thank you for all your messages, the adventure continues,” he said.
It should be recalled that Bakambu had a remarkable season at Olympiakos, giving him another opportunity to continue his career in Europe, this time at one of Turkey’s biggest clubs. His arrival at Galatasaray is therefore an important step in his career, and he hopes to contribute to the success of the team during his stay in Turkey.
In conclusion, Cedric Bakambu’s return to Turkey with Galatasaray is exciting news for Congolese and Turkish football fans. Coming from Olympiakos where he shone, Bakambu will certainly be keen to perform well with his new club. His experience and talent will be a valuable asset to Galatasaray as they pursue their sporting goals