WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Obinna said: Besiktas (the natural fit), Fenerbahce, Galatasaray are the names I would hope for, but Fatih , Istanbulspor, Kasimpasa and Istanbul Basakheir may have also been possibilites. Outside the big 3, Istanbul Basakheir are clearly the strongest. They are currently 3rd and regularly get into Europe. It would be a clear upgrade, just like any of the traditional big 3. I'm gussing everywhere else would be lateral at best. I don't watch Turkey now a days, but here are some of the top left backs in this group of teams: Ezgjan Alioski (Fenerbahce) Arthur Masuaku (Besiktas) Lucas Lima (Istanbul Basakheir) These are the only 3 left backs amongst the teams with a greater TM value than Adekugbe. Alternatively, I wonder if he just says whatever and comes to MLS. It's pretty lateral and the season is longer so more games, plus with the situation in flux Hatay may not be ready for fall anyways. Lots of games with Leagues Cup as well. I guess if I had to choose, I would say if it's not one of the big 3, come back to MLS. It's only a loan. Probably accurate but I just have to laugh at our Arthur being described as "top" anything. Obinna and JamboAl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Looks like Galatasaray is the move: johnyb, Corazon, aredding77 and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Wow that would be huge. Possibly sneak his way into the Champions Leaue next year. costarg, Ruffian, Floortom and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMo Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Great opportunity for Sam- really hope he doesnt listen to any of those rumoured MLS offers this summer. johnyb and costarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBCS Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Galatasaray has alot of surprisingly notable names. Muaro Icardi (PSG/ Inter Milan) Juan Mata (Man United/Chelsea) Dries Mertens (Eindhoven/Napoli) Nicolo Zaniolo (Roma) He'd be competing with Kaziman Karatas for the LB spot. A 20 y/o signed from TFF 1. Ligue (Tier 2) Side Altay SK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Great move! This is the level of club Adekugbe is deserving of. Nice to see a negative get turned into a positive for him. BigMo, johnyb, InglewoodJack and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Let’s go. That’s exactly the type of club he should be playing for. Galatasaray look like they’re rubbing away with the league, it’ll be good to give Sam some run for a team at that level. also, I have it in mind that the league being paused until March is this super long break, but their next league match is March 5th which is in a little under 3 weeks. Unless it’s an error, they’re playing in the Turkish cup on feb 28th too- that would be a good opportunity to let him play. Obinna, johnyb, BigMo and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 41 minutes ago, InglewoodJack said: also, I have it in mind that the league being paused until March is this super long break, but their next league match is March 5th which is in a little under 3 weeks. Unless it’s an error, they’re playing in the Turkish cup on feb 28th too- that would be a good opportunity to let him play. After reading this I wondered if there may be any European games on the horizon, since the knockouts started this week. Tranzonspor take on Liam Millar's Basel in the round of 32 Europa Conference, with no indication it will be postponed. As it were though, Galatasaray finished a dreadful 13th last season, so they missed out on Europe entirely. Probably explains why they are "rubbing" away with the league, as you put it No European ball is a small downside, though. I'd trade that for a Super Lig title though, with a shot at CL via the playoff - a nice prize for winning the Turkish Lig. Kent and InglewoodJack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMo Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 1 hour ago, QBCS said: Galatasaray has alot of surprisingly notable names. Muaro Icardi (PSG/ Inter Milan) Juan Mata (Man United/Chelsea) Dries Mertens (Eindhoven/Napoli) Nicolo Zaniolo (Roma) He'd be competing with Kaziman Karatas for the LB spot. A 20 y/o signed from TFF 1. Ligue (Tier 2) Side Altay SK. They've had a flurry of business after having the worst finish in their history last year. Looks like its paying off so far. All said, clear step up for Sam and hope he gets regular time. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Marc Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) The question is, is this a move because they've been tracking Sam? Or because Sam is effectively available for the price of his wages, with no risk to them? Edited February 16, 2023 by The Real Marc narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 11 minutes ago, The Real Marc said: The question is, is this a move because they've been tracking Sam? Or because Sam is effectively available for the price of his wages, with no risk to them? And will he start? The Real Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 32 minutes ago, The Real Marc said: The question is, is this a move because they've been tracking Sam? Or because Sam is effectively available for the price of his wages, with no risk to them? I thought the same thing. However, I think alot of our guys just need an opportunity to show what they can do at a higher level. Obviously, not a great way to get the move, but great chance for Sam. K Edgar, The Real Marc and BigMo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Wasp and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Yeah for me this isn’t about getting a move to a CL club and immediately starting. He has secured a good move but it is under pretty extreme circumstances. I suspect he will have to earn his spot on the field. And that is fine. Corazon, Obinna, GasPed and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, The Real Marc said: The question is, is this a move because they've been tracking Sam? Or because Sam is effectively available for the price of his wages, with no risk to them? Or is this a move just to get a quick league title? Think about it and if you’re getting paid the same contract and have your pick of teams for 3 months it’s kind of easy. Ruffian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 5 hours ago, CanadaFan123 said: Or is this a move just to get a quick league title? No. They're legitimately a big club and if he signed there longer term we'd all be thrilled. It's the type of club we've all been waiting for him to get to. The "quick league title" is just the bonus. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 11 hours ago, Watchmen said: No. They're legitimately a big club and if he signed there longer term we'd all be thrilled. It's the type of club we've all been waiting for him to get to. The "quick league title" is just the bonus. Yes, but it’s not like the league leaders are the only team in for him. He could go to Besiktas but it only makes sense to grab a medal along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 17 hours ago, CanadaFan123 said: Or is this a move just to get a quick league title? Think about it and if you’re getting paid the same contract and have your pick of teams for 3 months it’s kind of easy. I don't think that's the case- I think it's similar to Eustaquio's loan/transfer to Porto- when a top team comes calling, you answer. With Adekugbe, I don't think we should necessarily assume that every single big club in Istanbul had a big offer waiting for him, if he did have multiple offers, I think the deciding factor is going to be who can give him the best playing opportunity/lifestyle vs. who can help him win a championship. I think he's aware that clubs of that size can easily replace him over the summer with any number of slightly over the hump top 5 league players, so what he needs is either a club that can keep him in form for when he returns to Hatayspor next year, or a club that can showcase him enough for him to get a transfer, either to the club he's loaned to or elsewhere. Watchmen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Obinna, Corazon, Ivan and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Beautiful message from Sam. I can see how much of an impact this had on him. NVsoccer, Ivan, Bikerack and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 News today is that Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble, RIP. The Turkish league has been generous with their players, but casualties are still rising, very tough. narduch, Kadenge, cronaldo7 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Sammy came in as a sub at half time in a 4-2 Galatasaray friendly win over Alanyaspor. I believe this was his debut match. Good luck, Sam. 🙂 phresh, Xavier., Kadenge and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Just looked at the Champions league for next season. If Sam sticks at Galatasaray his path isn't quite as easy as I thought. Turkey dropped 7 spots in the association allocation. So the Turkey representative goes from the playoff round right to the first qualifying round. Will have to win 4 qualifying rounds instead of 1 to make the group stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 7 hours ago, Stryker911 said: Just looked at the Champions league for next season. If Sam sticks at Galatasaray his path isn't quite as easy as I thought. Turkey dropped 7 spots in the association allocation. So the Turkey representative goes from the playoff round right to the first qualifying round. Will have to win 4 qualifying rounds instead of 1 to make the group stage. I'm trying to figure out if the Champions path would be easier. Some tough teams possibly later, but making the group stage still seems reasonable. But also, wild that Turkey is down to just one spot. I think it's a better league than that, but that's what the coefficient is for - earn your spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebdeserio Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) Makes his first start in Galatasaray's first game back, among the likes of Icardi, Juan Mata, Lucas Torreira and Fernando Muslera. Edited March 11, 2023 by sebdeserio toontownman, johnyb, costarg and 15 others 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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