Galatasaray blocked by Atletico Madrid in transfer

Galatasaray have already finalized their route in the midfield transfer. While the yellow-reds continue to work for a move that could mark the summer transfer window, the name at the top of the list remains unchanged: Ederson.

The Brazilian star, who plays for Atalanta, is one of the players that the Galatasaray management and technical staff have been following closely for a long time. At the last transfer summit, President Dursun Özbek's words about Ederson clearly showed how strong this desire is. "He is the player I would like to see in our team the most in this list," Özbek was reported to have said. These words show that Galatasaray's insistence on Ederson is not a coincidence.

THE SEARCH FOR A MIDFIELD LEADER

In line with their European ambitions, Galatasaray are looking for a midfielder who can play both sides of the ball, dictate the tempo and make a difference with his physical strength. Ederson fits this profile with his consistent performances in Serie A and his experience in European competitions. The 26-year-old's dynamism, ball-winning skills and ability to direct the game quickly are among the most important details that strengthen the technical committee's hand.

ITALIANS WRITE: RIVAL ATLETICO

However, Galatasaray's path in this transfer is quite tough. According to reports in the Italian press, Atletico Madrid are also showing serious interest in Ederson, albeit unofficially. Diego Simeone's desire to build a tougher and more energetic midfield has put the Brazilian on the Spanish giants' radar.

It is known that Atalanta had previously set a price tag of around €40 million for Ederson. With Atletico Madrid stepping in, the possibility of this figure being lowered is weakening and the negotiation process is said to have become more complicated.

GALATASARAY DOES NOT GIVE UP

Despite all these difficulties, the Galatasaray front has not backed down. While the management is working on a formula where the conditions can be forced, options such as payment in installments, bonuses and possible sales share are on the table. The yellow-reds also see the sporting project and the Champions League factor as an important trump card to convince Ederson.

To summarize, Galatasaray have not deviated from their goal of bringing in a player who will "level up" the midfield. The transfer of Ederson, which President Özbek has specifically requested, is a candidate to be one of the most talked about files of the summer period. However, with Atletico Madrid stepping in, this transfer has turned into not only a financial but also a prestige race. How Galatasaray will emerge from this race will become clear in the coming days.