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SportsGalatasaray sign Lesley Ugochukwu on loan from Burnley with €25m+ option to buy
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Turkish Süper Lig club Galatasaray announced on Wednesday the loan signing of French youth international midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley. The 22-year-old, a former Rennes academy product, joins on a €3.5 million loan deal with a purchase option exceeding €25 million, triggered after a set number of appearances. Galatasaray also disclosed his fixed net salary of €2,650,000. Ugochukwu, a French U21 international, spent three seasons in England: first at Chelsea (transferred for nearly €30 million but failed to establish himself), then on loan at Southampton (31 appearances in 2024-2025), and finally at Burnley last summer for nearly €30 million. He played 38 matches for Burnley, who finished 19th in the Premier League and were relegated. At Galatasaray, he will wear the number 18 jersey.
Source report
Galatasaray has announced the arrival of French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley. The Istanbul club confirmed the deal on Wednesday.
Transfer Details
- Loan fee: €3.5 million
- Purchase option: Over €25 million, triggered after a certain number of matches
- Salary: A fixed net remuneration of €2,650,000
Player Profile
- Age: 22
- Nationality: French U21 international
- Youth club: Trained at Rennes
- Jersey number: 18 (a first for him)
Recent Career
Ugochukwu is coming off three seasons in England:
- Chelsea: Transferred for nearly €30 million, but failed to establish himself
- Southampton (loan, 2024–2025 season): Made 31 appearances
- Burnley: Transferred from Chelsea last summer for nearly €30 million. Recorded 38 appearances in all competitions with the Clarets, who finished 19th in the Premier League and were relegated.
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Galatasaray signs Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley for €30 million