Galatasaray’s successful acquisitions of Tottenham Hotspur’s Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele were contingent on their qualification for the Champions League, according to Erden Timur, Galatasaray’s deputy chairman. The Turkish club sealed the signings only after securing a Champions League spot by winning a play-off against Molde. Timur emphasized the need to wait for the Champions League money before finalizing the deals, stating that without qualification, they wouldn’t have been able to secure the transfers of the two players.
Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele were high-profile signings for Tottenham Hotspur, with a combined transfer fee of £99 million. Ultimately, Sanchez left for £13 million, while Ndombele joined Galatasaray on loan. Sanchez has had a more immediate impact, becoming an integral part of Galatasaray’s squad. He has impressed with his aerial ability and ability to drive the team forward. The team’s coach, Ismail Kartal, lauded Sanchez’s contributions and motivation is helping the team succeed.