“Galatasaray warns Juventus and Inter: ‘It wasn’t luck, it was hard work.'”

Abdullah Kavukcu, the vice-president of Galatasaray, is not here to make friends. In a bold statement to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he made it clear that the impressive 5-2 victory over Juventus in the Champions League was no mere stroke of luck. The landscape is set: the Turkish team is on a quest for global stature and will not stop until it achieves its ambitious goals.

Galatasaray demonstrated impressive strength in the first leg of the tie, but Kavukcu warns that the battle is not yet won. With the second part of the clash to be played at Allianz Stadium, he acknowledges that Juventus, under the guidance of prolific Luciano Spalletti, remains a formidable force in European football. “We are aware of our strength, but Juve is always Juve. Defending this result in Turin will not be an easy task,” he stated.

The vice-president also emphasized the crucial role of the fans, whose passion was fundamental to the success at home. “If we scored five goals, it is thanks to our supporters, who created an insane atmosphere, and also to the players who were on the pitch. We are building a top team and we have the ambition to become the best in the world,” he emphasized. The Galatasaray project is underway, and Kavukcu is confident that the team will achieve great feats.

Among the stars that make up the current squad of Galatasaray is Victor Osimhen, the striker who made a name for himself at Napoli and joined the Turkish club for an investment of €75 million. Kavukcu did not hesitate to defend the signing, stating that many considered it a risk, but the player has proven his worth on the pitch. “His value has doubled and we know he is one of the best forwards in the world. Together, we want to achieve great goals,” he declared.

However, Galatasaray’s ambitions do not stop there. Kavukcu revealed that the club has its sights set on Hakan Calhanoglu, the talented midfielder from Inter Milan and captain of the Turkish national team, who has been the subject of interest from Galatasaray in several recent transfer windows. “We made another attempt for Calhanoglu. We discussed with the directors of Inter, but they told us he would not be leaving during the winter window,” he explained. Kavukcu’s admiration for Calhanoglu is evident: “He is an icon of the Turkish national team and is a supporter of Galatasaray. I don’t know when, but I am sure that one day he will play for us.”

With a promising future ahead, Galatasaray is determined to continue its rise in European football, and Kavukcu’s words sound like a clear warning to Juventus and other rivals: luck has no place in this game. The era of victories for Galatasaray is just beginning.