Lemina uncertainty at Galatasaray! Failed to meet the clause in his contract

There has been a remarkable development regarding the future of Galatasaray's dynamo Mario Lemina. Mario Lemina, who was given New Year's leave as the Gabon national team bid farewell to the group stage of the African Cup of Nations, will return to Galatasaray in a few days.

FIRST 11 CLAUSE IN THE CONTRACT

The 32-year-old midfielder, whose contract with Galatasaray expires at the end of the season, has a one-year extension option that depends on him starting 60 percent of the matches.

FAILED TO MEET THE OPTION

The experienced footballer, who appeared in 24 matches for Galatasaray in the first half of the season and made 14 appearances for the yellow-red team, failed to meet this criterion with 58 percent. The technical committee and the management are planning to continue with Mario Lemina for one more season, regardless of the option clause.

WILL PLAY AT STOPPER

Technical director Okan Buruk plans to use Mario Lemina at stopper in the second half of the season. Mario Lemina has played 17 matches for Galatasaray this season. The Gabonese footballer produced 1 assist in these matches.

MARKET VALUE 6 MILLION EUROS

The 32-year-old's current market value is 6 million euros. Mario Lemina, who grew up in the youth of Lorient, later played for Marseille, Juventus, Southampton, Galatasaray, Fulham, Nice and Wolverhampton.

2.5 MILLION EUROS PAID FOR THE PLAYER

Galatasaray paid Wolverhampton 2 million 500 thousand euros for Mario Lemina, who joined the club at the half-time of last season. The 32-year-old midfielder made 41 appearances for the Gabon national team. The star midfielder scored 5 goals in the national jersey.